Choose Gauntlet
Choose Gauntlet if it's currently about 40% cheaper on the Steam Store. Gauntlet launched in 2021.
Gauntlet vs The Rewind Factory
Gauntlet and The Rewind Factory 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. Gauntlet (2021) is 2 years older than The Rewind Factory (2023). Gauntlet is currently ~40% cheaper on Steam than The Rewind Factory (2.99 USD vs. 4.99 USD). 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 The Rewind Factory
Choose The Rewind Factory if you want the Steam Leaderboards, Adjustable Text Size, and Subtitle Options side of the pairing. The Rewind Factory launched in 2023.
Both Gauntlet and The Rewind Factory 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
 Gauntlet |  The Rewind Factory | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2021 | 2023 |
| Genres | Action, Indie | Action, Indie |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 2.99 USD | 4.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 2 reviews | 6 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | FALCON GAMES | Fire Dev |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie on Steam.
- Gauntlet (2021) is 2 years older than The Rewind Factory (2023).
- Gauntlet is currently ~40% cheaper on Steam than The Rewind Factory (2.99 USD vs. 4.99 USD).
Gauntlet vs The Rewind Factory — FAQ
- Should I play Gauntlet or The Rewind Factory first?
- If you want chronology, Gauntlet (2021) came out before The Rewind Factory (2023). 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 Gauntlet and The Rewind Factory 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.