Choose Gatekeeper
Choose Gatekeeper if it's currently about 25% cheaper on the Steam Store. 1,447 Steam reviews back the pick.
Gatekeeper vs BIG SHOTS
Gatekeeper and BIG SHOTS 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. BIG SHOTS (2024) is 1 year older than Gatekeeper (2025). Gatekeeper scores higher on Steam reviews (85.2% positive) than BIG SHOTS (68.4% positive). 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 BIG SHOTS
Choose BIG SHOTS if you want the Tracked Controller Support and VR Only side of the pairing. BIG SHOTS launched in 2024.
Both Gatekeeper and BIG SHOTS sit in Action, Indie, and Adventure on Steam and both list Multi-player, Online Co-op, 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 |  BIG SHOTS | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2025 | 2024 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Adventure | Action, Indie, Adventure |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Unrated |
| Price | 14.99 USD | 19.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 85.2% positive (1,447 reviews) | 68.4% positive (38 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op | Multi-player, Cross-Platform Multiplayer, Online Co-op |
| Developers | Gravity Lagoon | AlterEyes |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie, Adventure on Steam.
- BIG SHOTS (2024) is 1 year older than Gatekeeper (2025).
- Gatekeeper scores higher on Steam reviews (85.2% positive) than BIG SHOTS (68.4% positive).
- Gatekeeper is currently ~25% cheaper on Steam than BIG SHOTS (14.99 USD vs. 19.99 USD).
- Both support cooperative play.
- Gatekeeper is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; BIG SHOTS has no Deck rating yet.
Gatekeeper vs BIG SHOTS — FAQ
- Should I play Gatekeeper or BIG SHOTS first?
- If you want chronology, BIG SHOTS (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 BIG SHOTS 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.
- Do both Gatekeeper and BIG SHOTS have co-op?
- Yes — both list a co-op category on Steam. Specifics differ: Gatekeeper ships Online Co-op, Co-op; BIG SHOTS ships Online Co-op, Co-op.
- Does Gatekeeper run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Gatekeeper is rated Deck Verified by Valve. BIG SHOTS doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.