Choose Knock'Em Out
Choose Knock'Em Out if you want the Online PvP and Online Co-op side of the pairing. Knock'Em Out launched in 2025.
Knock'Em Out vs Island Bender
Knock'Em Out and Island Bender both land in Action, Indie, Casual 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, Casual on Steam. Island Bender (2023) is 2 years older than Knock'Em Out (2025). Knock'Em Out is currently ~11% cheaper on Steam than Island Bender (7.99 USD vs. 8.99 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 Island Bender
Choose Island Bender if you want an Early Access experience. On Steam, it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. Island Bender launched in 2023.
Both Knock'Em Out and Island Bender sit in Action, Indie, and Casual on Steam and both list Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen, and Shared/Split Screen PvP, 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
 Knock'Em Out |  Island Bender | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2025 | 2023 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Casual | Action, Indie, Casual, Early Access |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Deck Verified |
| Price | 7.99 USD | 8.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 89.4% positive (85 reviews) | 3 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Shared/Split Screen Co-op | Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op |
| Developers | BBear Studio | Island Bender Games |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie, Casual on Steam.
- Island Bender (2023) is 2 years older than Knock'Em Out (2025).
- Knock'Em Out is currently ~11% cheaper on Steam than Island Bender (7.99 USD vs. 8.99 USD).
- Both support cooperative play.
- Steam Deck: Knock'Em Out is Deck Playable, Island Bender is Deck Verified.
Knock'Em Out vs Island Bender — FAQ
- Should I play Knock'Em Out or Island Bender first?
- If you want chronology, Island Bender (2023) came out before Knock'Em Out (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 Knock'Em Out and Island Bender similar?
- They overlap on Action, Indie, Casual 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 Knock'Em Out and Island Bender have co-op?
- Yes — both list a co-op category on Steam. Specifics differ: Knock'Em Out ships Online Co-op, Shared/Split Screen Co-op; Island Bender ships Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op.