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Gatekeeper vs Slingbot Survivors

Gatekeeper and Slingbot Survivors 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. Both released in 2025. Slingbot Survivors scores higher on Steam reviews (96.4% 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 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.

Choose Slingbot Survivors

Choose Slingbot Survivors if it's currently about 60% cheaper on the Steam Store. Slingbot Survivors launched in 2025.

Both Gatekeeper and Slingbot Survivors 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 vs Slingbot Survivors — Steam metadata comparison
Gatekeeper — Steam game coverGatekeeperSlingbot Survivors — Steam game coverSlingbot Survivors
Released20252025
GenresAction, Indie, AdventureAction, Indie
PlatformsWindowsWindows
Steam DeckDeck VerifiedUnrated
Price14.99 USD5.99 USD
Steam reviews85.2% positive (1,447 reviews)96.4% positive (28 reviews)
MultiplayerMulti-player, Online Co-op, Co-opSingle-player only
DevelopersGravity LagoonClover Bite

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Gatekeeper vs Slingbot Survivors — FAQ

Are Gatekeeper and Slingbot Survivors 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 Slingbot Survivors have multiplayer like Gatekeeper?
No. Gatekeeper supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op), while Slingbot Survivors is listed as single-player only.
Does Gatekeeper run on Steam Deck?
Yes — Gatekeeper is rated Deck Verified by Valve. Slingbot Survivors doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.
Gatekeeper vs Slingbot Survivors — Verdict (2026) · imho.run