Choose RWBY: Arrowfell
Choose RWBY: Arrowfell if it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. RWBY: Arrowfell launched in 2022.
RWBY: Arrowfell vs Platformer Helmet
RWBY: Arrowfell and Platformer Helmet both land in Action, Adventure 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, Adventure on Steam. RWBY: Arrowfell (2022) is 4 years older than Platformer Helmet (2026). Platformer Helmet is currently ~97% cheaper on Steam than RWBY: Arrowfell (0.99 USD vs. 29.99 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 Platformer Helmet
Choose Platformer Helmet if you want an Indie experience. On Steam, it's currently about 97% cheaper on the Steam Store. Platformer Helmet launched in 2026.
Both RWBY: Arrowfell and Platformer Helmet sit in Action and Adventure 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
 RWBY: Arrowfell |  Platformer Helmet | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2022 | 2026 |
| Genres | Action, Adventure | Action, Indie, Adventure |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Unrated |
| Price | 29.99 USD | 0.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 72% positive (189 reviews) | 1 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | WayForward | RPN Indie Developer |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Adventure on Steam.
- RWBY: Arrowfell (2022) is 4 years older than Platformer Helmet (2026).
- Platformer Helmet is currently ~97% cheaper on Steam than RWBY: Arrowfell (0.99 USD vs. 29.99 USD).
- RWBY: Arrowfell is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Platformer Helmet has no Deck rating yet.
RWBY: Arrowfell vs Platformer Helmet — FAQ
- Should I play RWBY: Arrowfell or Platformer Helmet first?
- If you want chronology, RWBY: Arrowfell (2022) came out before Platformer Helmet (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 RWBY: Arrowfell and Platformer Helmet similar?
- They overlap on Action, Adventure 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 RWBY: Arrowfell run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — RWBY: Arrowfell is rated Deck Verified by Valve. Platformer Helmet doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.