Choose Loopback
Choose Loopback if it's free to play, so the barrier to trying it is zero. Loopback launched in 2022.
Loopback vs Pixel Descent
Loopback and Pixel Descent 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. Loopback (2022) is 2 years older than Pixel Descent (2024). Loopback is free; Pixel Descent is paid (5.99 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 Pixel Descent
Choose Pixel Descent if you want a RPG and Casual game with Steam Leaderboards. Pixel Descent launched in 2024.
Both Loopback and Pixel Descent sit in Action and Indie on Steam and both list Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen, and Shared/Split Screen Co-op, 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
 Loopback |  Pixel Descent | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2022 | 2024 |
| Genres | Action, Indie | Action, Indie, RPG, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Deck Playable |
| Price | Free to play | 5.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 2 reviews | 83.8% positive (111 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op | Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op |
| Developers | Cold Light Games | Moonskull Games |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie on Steam.
- Loopback (2022) is 2 years older than Pixel Descent (2024).
- Loopback is free; Pixel Descent is paid (5.99 USD).
- Both support cooperative play.
- Pixel Descent is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; Loopback has no Deck rating yet.
Loopback vs Pixel Descent — FAQ
- Should I play Loopback or Pixel Descent first?
- If you want chronology, Loopback (2022) came out before Pixel Descent (2024). 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 Loopback and Pixel Descent 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.
- Do both Loopback and Pixel Descent have co-op?
- Yes — both list a co-op category on Steam. Specifics differ: Loopback ships Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op; Pixel Descent ships Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op.
- Is Loopback free?
- Yes — Loopback is a free-to-play Steam title. Pixel Descent is paid (5.99 USD).