Choose Samurai GUNN
Choose Samurai GUNN if you want the Shared/Split Screen Co-op and Co-op side of the pairing. On Steam, it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. Samurai GUNN launched in 2013.
Samurai GUNN vs Skyhook
Samurai GUNN and Skyhook 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. Samurai GUNN (2013) is 3 years older than Skyhook (2016). Samurai GUNN scores higher on Steam reviews (93.4% positive) than Skyhook (84.8% 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 Skyhook
Choose Skyhook if it's currently about 80% cheaper on the Steam Store. Skyhook launched in 2016.
Both Samurai GUNN and Skyhook sit in Action and Indie 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
 Samurai GUNN |  Skyhook | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2013 | 2016 |
| Genres | Action, Indie | Action, Indie |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Deck Playable |
| Price | 4.99 USD | 0.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 93.4% positive (303 reviews) | 84.8% positive (66 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op | Multi-player |
| Developers | Beau Blyth, Doseone | Megastorm Games |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie on Steam.
- Samurai GUNN (2013) is 3 years older than Skyhook (2016).
- Samurai GUNN scores higher on Steam reviews (93.4% positive) than Skyhook (84.8% positive).
- Skyhook is currently ~80% cheaper on Steam than Samurai GUNN (0.99 USD vs. 4.99 USD).
- Samurai GUNN has co-op; Skyhook does not.
- Steam Deck: Samurai GUNN is Deck Verified, Skyhook is Deck Playable.
Samurai GUNN vs Skyhook — FAQ
- Should I play Samurai GUNN or Skyhook first?
- If you want chronology, Samurai GUNN (2013) came out before Skyhook (2016). 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 Samurai GUNN and Skyhook 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.