Choose Gatekeeper
Choose Gatekeeper if you want an Adventure game with Multi-player, Online Co-op, and Co-op. On Steam, it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. 1,447 Steam reviews back the pick.
Gatekeeper vs Cell Wars
Gatekeeper and Cell Wars 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. Cell Wars (2023) is 2 years older than Gatekeeper (2025). Cell Wars is currently ~67% cheaper on Steam than Gatekeeper (4.99 USD vs. 14.99 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 Cell Wars
Choose Cell Wars if you want a Casual experience. On Steam, it's currently about 67% cheaper on the Steam Store. Cell Wars launched in 2023.
Both Gatekeeper and Cell Wars sit in Action and Indie 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
 Gatekeeper |  Cell Wars | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2025 | 2023 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Adventure | Action, Indie, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Unrated |
| Price | 14.99 USD | 4.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 85.2% positive (1,447 reviews) | 9 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op | Single-player only |
| Developers | Gravity Lagoon | Krispy Animation |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie on Steam.
- Cell Wars (2023) is 2 years older than Gatekeeper (2025).
- Cell Wars is currently ~67% cheaper on Steam than Gatekeeper (4.99 USD vs. 14.99 USD).
- Gatekeeper has co-op; Cell Wars does not.
- Gatekeeper is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Cell Wars has no Deck rating yet.
Gatekeeper vs Cell Wars — FAQ
- Should I play Gatekeeper or Cell Wars first?
- If you want chronology, Cell Wars (2023) came out before Gatekeeper (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 Gatekeeper and Cell Wars 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.
- Does Cell Wars have multiplayer like Gatekeeper?
- No. Gatekeeper supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op), while Cell Wars is listed as single-player only.
- Does Gatekeeper run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Gatekeeper is rated Deck Verified by Valve. Cell Wars doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.