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Torchlight II vs Koikoi

Torchlight II and Koikoi both land in RPG 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 are RPG games on Steam. Torchlight II (2012) is 6 years older than Koikoi (2018). Torchlight II is currently ~64% cheaper on Steam than Koikoi (3.99 USD vs. 10.99 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 Torchlight II

Choose Torchlight II if you want an Action, Indie, and Adventure game with Multi-player and Co-op. On Steam, it's currently about 64% cheaper on the Steam Store. 17,371 Steam reviews back the pick.

Choose Koikoi

Choose Koikoi if it's the newer release (2018) and ships with the modern feature baseline. Koikoi launched in 2018.

Both Torchlight II and Koikoi sit in RPG 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

Torchlight II vs Koikoi — Steam metadata comparison
Torchlight II — Steam game coverTorchlight IIKoikoi — Steam game coverKoikoi
Released20122018
GenresAction, Indie, Adventure, RPGRPG
PlatformsWindows, macOS, LinuxWindows, macOS
Steam DeckDeck PlayableUnrated
Price3.99 USD10.99 USD
Steam reviews93.4% positive (17,371 reviews)3 reviews
MultiplayerMulti-player, Cross-Platform Multiplayer, Co-opSingle-player only
DevelopersRunic GamesRadicalHyena

Side by side

Torchlight II vs Koikoi — FAQ

Should I play Torchlight II or Koikoi first?
If you want chronology, Torchlight II (2012) came out before Koikoi (2018). 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 Torchlight II and Koikoi similar?
They overlap on RPG 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 Koikoi have multiplayer like Torchlight II?
No. Torchlight II supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player, Cross-Platform Multiplayer, Co-op), while Koikoi is listed as single-player only.
Does Torchlight II run on Steam Deck?
Yes — Torchlight II is rated Deck Playable by Valve. Koikoi doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.
Torchlight II vs Koikoi — Verdict (2026) · imho.run