Choose DROSS
Choose DROSS if you want the Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen, and Online Co-op side of the pairing. On Steam, it has co-op, so you can bring a friend. DROSS launched in 2026.
DROSS vs Retrovolver
DROSS and Retrovolver both land in Action, Indie, 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, Indie, Adventure on Steam. Retrovolver (2025) is 1 year older than DROSS (2026). DROSS has co-op; Retrovolver does not. 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 Retrovolver
Choose Retrovolver if you want a Casual experience. On Steam, it's a focused single-player run rather than a multiplayer commitment. Retrovolver launched in 2025.
Both DROSS and Retrovolver sit in Action, Indie, 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
 DROSS |  Retrovolver | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2026 | 2025 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Adventure | Action, Indie, Adventure, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS | Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | Price unknown | 4.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | — | 2 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Shared/Split Screen Co-op | Single-player only |
| Developers | Team_Derelict | Peatfire Games |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie, Adventure on Steam.
- Retrovolver (2025) is 1 year older than DROSS (2026).
- DROSS has co-op; Retrovolver does not.
DROSS vs Retrovolver — FAQ
- Should I play DROSS or Retrovolver first?
- If you want chronology, Retrovolver (2025) came out before DROSS (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 DROSS and Retrovolver similar?
- They overlap on Action, Indie, 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 Retrovolver have multiplayer like DROSS?
- No. DROSS supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player, Online Co-op, Shared/Split Screen Co-op), while Retrovolver is listed as single-player only.