Choose Gatekeeper
Choose Gatekeeper if you want the Multi-player, Online Co-op, and Co-op side of the pairing. On Steam, it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. 1,447 Steam reviews back the pick.
Gatekeeper vs Reality Core
Gatekeeper and Reality Core 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. Reality Core (2024) is 1 year older than Gatekeeper (2025). Reality Core scores higher on Steam reviews (100% positive) than Gatekeeper (85.2% 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 Reality Core
Choose Reality Core if it's currently about 87% cheaper on the Steam Store. Reality Core launched in 2024.
Both Gatekeeper and Reality Core 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
 Gatekeeper |  Reality Core | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2025 | 2024 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Adventure | Action, Indie, Adventure |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Unrated |
| Price | 14.99 USD | 1.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 85.2% positive (1,447 reviews) | 100% positive (19 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op | Single-player only |
| Developers | Gravity Lagoon | WubsGames |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie, Adventure on Steam.
- Reality Core (2024) is 1 year older than Gatekeeper (2025).
- Reality Core scores higher on Steam reviews (100% positive) than Gatekeeper (85.2% positive).
- Reality Core is currently ~87% cheaper on Steam than Gatekeeper (1.99 USD vs. 14.99 USD).
- Gatekeeper has co-op; Reality Core does not.
- Gatekeeper is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Reality Core has no Deck rating yet.
Gatekeeper vs Reality Core — FAQ
- Should I play Gatekeeper or Reality Core first?
- If you want chronology, Reality Core (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 Reality Core 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 Reality Core have multiplayer like Gatekeeper?
- No. Gatekeeper supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op), while Reality Core is listed as single-player only.
- Does Gatekeeper run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Gatekeeper is rated Deck Verified by Valve. Reality Core doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.