Choose Number 8
Choose Number 8 if it's currently about 50% cheaper on the Steam Store. Number 8 launched in 2023.
Number 8 vs Roten
Number 8 and Roten 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. Number 8 (2023) is 3 years older than Roten (2026). Number 8 is currently ~50% cheaper on Steam than Roten (4.99 USD vs. 9.99 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 Roten
Choose Roten if you want a Simulation game with Multi-player, Online PvP, and Online Co-op. On Steam, it's the newer release (2026) and ships with the modern feature baseline. Roten launched in 2026.
Both Number 8 and Roten 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
 Number 8 |  Roten | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2023 | 2026 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Adventure, Early Access | Action, Indie, Adventure, Simulation, Early Access |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 4.99 USD | 9.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 3 reviews | 84.2% positive (19 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op |
| Developers | Alexander Boiko | SolarBlue |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie, Adventure on Steam.
- Number 8 (2023) is 3 years older than Roten (2026).
- Number 8 is currently ~50% cheaper on Steam than Roten (4.99 USD vs. 9.99 USD).
- Roten has co-op; Number 8 does not.
Number 8 vs Roten — FAQ
- Should I play Number 8 or Roten first?
- If you want chronology, Number 8 (2023) came out before Roten (2026). 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 Number 8 and Roten 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 Number 8 have multiplayer like Roten?
- No. Roten supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op), while Number 8 is listed as single-player only.