Choose Gatekeeper
Choose Gatekeeper if you want an Indie and 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 Deflect Boy
Gatekeeper and Deflect Boy both land in Action 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 Action games on Steam. Deflect Boy (2024) is 1 year older than Gatekeeper (2025). Gatekeeper scores higher on Steam reviews (85.2% positive) than Deflect Boy (82.4% 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 Deflect Boy
Choose Deflect Boy if it's currently about 87% cheaper on the Steam Store. Deflect Boy launched in 2024.
Both Gatekeeper and Deflect Boy sit in Action 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 |  Deflect Boy | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2025 | 2024 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Adventure | Action |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Unrated |
| Price | 14.99 USD | 1.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 85.2% positive (1,447 reviews) | 82.4% positive (17 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op | Single-player only |
| Developers | Gravity Lagoon | Reima Project |
Side by side
- Both are Action games on Steam.
- Deflect Boy (2024) is 1 year older than Gatekeeper (2025).
- Gatekeeper scores higher on Steam reviews (85.2% positive) than Deflect Boy (82.4% positive).
- Deflect Boy is currently ~87% cheaper on Steam than Gatekeeper (1.99 USD vs. 14.99 USD).
- Gatekeeper has co-op; Deflect Boy does not.
- Gatekeeper is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Deflect Boy has no Deck rating yet.
Gatekeeper vs Deflect Boy — FAQ
- Should I play Gatekeeper or Deflect Boy first?
- If you want chronology, Deflect Boy (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 Deflect Boy similar?
- They overlap on Action 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 Deflect Boy have multiplayer like Gatekeeper?
- No. Gatekeeper supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op), while Deflect Boy is listed as single-player only.
- Does Gatekeeper run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Gatekeeper is rated Deck Verified by Valve. Deflect Boy doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.