Choose ---Red---Tether-->
Choose ---Red---Tether--> if it's a focused single-player run rather than a multiplayer commitment. ---Red---Tether--> launched in 2022.
---Red---Tether--> vs ShootyCraft
---Red---Tether--> and ShootyCraft both land in Action, Indie on Steam, which is why they keep getting compared. The comparison below is built from each game's Steam metadata — release year, genres, categories, Steam Deck status, price, and review score — refreshed daily by imho.run's scraper. Headline differences: Both share Action, Indie on Steam. ---Red---Tether--> (2022) is 4 years older than ShootyCraft (2026). ---Red---Tether--> is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; ShootyCraft has no Deck rating yet. No login or purchase needed — scroll for the full table, the verdict FAQ, and links to ranked similar games for both titles.
Which should you pick?
Choose ShootyCraft
Choose ShootyCraft if you want the Multi-player, Online PvP, and PvP side of the pairing. On Steam, it's the newer release (2026) and ships with the modern feature baseline. ShootyCraft launched in 2026.
Both ---Red---Tether--> and ShootyCraft sit in Action and Indie on Steam, so either pick lands in the same broad neighborhood. Use the side-by-side table for the feature view, or follow the "Games like" links below to see ranked alternatives for either title.
Side-by-side comparison
 ---Red---Tether--> |  ShootyCraft | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2022 | 2026 |
| Genres | Action, Indie | Action, Indie |
| Platforms | Windows, Linux | Windows, macOS |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Unrated |
| Price | 12.99 USD | Price unknown |
| Steam reviews | 97.3% positive (74 reviews) | — |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Multi-player |
| Developers | Sleeper Games | Main Tank Software |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie on Steam.
- ---Red---Tether--> (2022) is 4 years older than ShootyCraft (2026).
- ---Red---Tether--> is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; ShootyCraft has no Deck rating yet.
---Red---Tether--> vs ShootyCraft — FAQ
- Should I play ---Red---Tether--> or ShootyCraft first?
- If you want chronology, ---Red---Tether--> (2022) came out before ShootyCraft (2026). If neither is a sequel to the other, order doesn't really matter — start with whichever fits your current mood, since both share enough on Steam to make either a reasonable opener.
- Are ---Red---Tether--> and ShootyCraft similar?
- They overlap on Action, Indie on Steam, so the catalogue groups them together — but "similar" depends on the specific mechanics. Use the genre + category rows above to decide whether the overlap matches what drew you to the one you've already played.
- Does ---Red---Tether--> have multiplayer like ShootyCraft?
- No. ShootyCraft supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player), while ---Red---Tether--> is listed as single-player only.
- Does ---Red---Tether--> run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — ---Red---Tether--> is rated Deck Playable by Valve. ShootyCraft doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.