Choose Overgrowth
Choose Overgrowth if it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. 4,894 Steam reviews back the pick.
Overgrowth vs Knock'Em Out
Overgrowth and Knock'Em Out 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. Overgrowth (2017) is 8 years older than Knock'Em Out (2025). Knock'Em Out scores higher on Steam reviews (89.4% positive) than Overgrowth (85.5% 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 Knock'Em Out
Choose Knock'Em Out if you want a Casual game with Shared/Split Screen, Online PvP, and Online Co-op. On Steam, it's currently about 60% cheaper on the Steam Store. Knock'Em Out launched in 2025.
Both Overgrowth and Knock'Em Out sit in Action and Indie on Steam and both list Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen PvP, and Shared/Split Screen Co-op, 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
 Overgrowth |  Knock'Em Out | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2017 | 2025 |
| Genres | Action, Indie | Action, Indie, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Deck Playable |
| Price | 19.99 USD | 7.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 85.5% positive (4,894 reviews) | 89.4% positive (85 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Shared/Split Screen Co-op |
| Developers | Wolfire Games | BBear Studio |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie on Steam.
- Overgrowth (2017) is 8 years older than Knock'Em Out (2025).
- Knock'Em Out scores higher on Steam reviews (89.4% positive) than Overgrowth (85.5% positive).
- Knock'Em Out is currently ~60% cheaper on Steam than Overgrowth (7.99 USD vs. 19.99 USD).
- Both support cooperative play.
- Steam Deck: Overgrowth is Deck Verified, Knock'Em Out is Deck Playable.
Overgrowth vs Knock'Em Out — FAQ
- Should I play Overgrowth or Knock'Em Out first?
- If you want chronology, Overgrowth (2017) 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 Overgrowth and Knock'Em Out 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.
- Do both Overgrowth and Knock'Em Out have co-op?
- Yes — both list a co-op category on Steam. Specifics differ: Overgrowth ships Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op; Knock'Em Out ships Online Co-op, Shared/Split Screen Co-op.