Choose Teslagrad
Choose Teslagrad if it matches what drew you to this matchup. Teslagrad launched in 2013.
Teslagrad vs Plateman
Teslagrad and Plateman both land in 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 are Indie games on Steam. Teslagrad (2013) is 11 years older than Plateman (2024). Plateman is currently ~10% cheaper on Steam than Teslagrad (8.99 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 Plateman
Choose Plateman if you want an Action, Adventure, and RPG experience. On Steam, it's the newer release (2024) and ships with the modern feature baseline. Plateman launched in 2024.
Both Teslagrad and Plateman sit in 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
 Teslagrad |  Plateman | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2013 | 2024 |
| Genres | Indie | Action, Indie, Adventure, RPG |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Unrated |
| Price | 9.99 USD | 8.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 79.4% positive (780 reviews) | 2 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Rain Games | 柠檬弓工作室 |
Side by side
- Both are Indie games on Steam.
- Teslagrad (2013) is 11 years older than Plateman (2024).
- Plateman is currently ~10% cheaper on Steam than Teslagrad (8.99 USD vs. 9.99 USD).
- Teslagrad is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; Plateman has no Deck rating yet.
Teslagrad vs Plateman — FAQ
- Should I play Teslagrad or Plateman first?
- If you want chronology, Teslagrad (2013) came out before Plateman (2024). 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 Teslagrad and Plateman similar?
- They overlap on 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 Teslagrad run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Teslagrad is rated Deck Playable by Valve. Plateman doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.