Choose Isle of Arrows
Choose Isle of Arrows if it matches what drew you to this matchup. Isle of Arrows launched in 2022.
Isle of Arrows vs Turtle Riders
Isle of Arrows and Turtle Riders both land in Strategy, 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 Strategy, Indie on Steam. Isle of Arrows (2022) is 3 years older than Turtle Riders (2025). Turtle Riders scores higher on Steam reviews (83.8% positive) than Isle of Arrows (78.6% positive). 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 Turtle Riders
Choose Turtle Riders if you want an Action experience. On Steam, it's currently about 62% cheaper on the Steam Store. Turtle Riders launched in 2025.
Both Isle of Arrows and Turtle Riders sit in Strategy and Indie on Steam and both list Steam Leaderboards, 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
 Isle of Arrows |  Turtle Riders | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2022 | 2025 |
| Genres | Strategy, Indie | Action, Strategy, Indie |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Deck Playable |
| Price | 12.99 USD | 4.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 78.6% positive (668 reviews) | 83.8% positive (37 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Gridpop | Solenya |
Side by side
- Both share Strategy, Indie on Steam.
- Isle of Arrows (2022) is 3 years older than Turtle Riders (2025).
- Turtle Riders scores higher on Steam reviews (83.8% positive) than Isle of Arrows (78.6% positive).
- Turtle Riders is currently ~62% cheaper on Steam than Isle of Arrows (4.99 USD vs. 12.99 USD).
- Both are Deck Playable.
Isle of Arrows vs Turtle Riders — FAQ
- Should I play Isle of Arrows or Turtle Riders first?
- If you want chronology, Isle of Arrows (2022) came out before Turtle Riders (2025). 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 Isle of Arrows and Turtle Riders similar?
- They overlap on Strategy, 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.