Choose Gatekeeper
Choose Gatekeeper if you want an Adventure game with Online 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 Roboom
Gatekeeper and Roboom 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. Roboom (2024) is 1 year older than Gatekeeper (2025). Roboom 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 Roboom
Choose Roboom if you want a RPG, Casual, and Early Access game with Shared/Split Screen and Shared/Split Screen Co-op. On Steam, it's currently about 67% cheaper on the Steam Store. Roboom launched in 2024.
Both Gatekeeper and Roboom sit in Action and Indie on Steam and both list Multi-player and Co-op, 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 |  Roboom | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2025 | 2024 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Adventure | Action, Indie, RPG, Casual, Early Access |
| 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 | Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op |
| Developers | Gravity Lagoon | Robogame Studios |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie on Steam.
- Roboom (2024) is 1 year older than Gatekeeper (2025).
- Roboom is currently ~67% cheaper on Steam than Gatekeeper (4.99 USD vs. 14.99 USD).
- Both support cooperative play.
- Gatekeeper is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Roboom has no Deck rating yet.
Gatekeeper vs Roboom — FAQ
- Should I play Gatekeeper or Roboom first?
- If you want chronology, Roboom (2024) 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 Roboom 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.
- Do both Gatekeeper and Roboom have co-op?
- Yes — both list a co-op category on Steam. Specifics differ: Gatekeeper ships Online Co-op, Co-op; Roboom ships Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op.
- Does Gatekeeper run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Gatekeeper is rated Deck Verified by Valve. Roboom doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.