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Syder Arcade vs Pentasma

Syder Arcade and Pentasma 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. Syder Arcade (2013) is 7 years older than Pentasma (2020). Pentasma scores higher on Steam reviews (100% positive) than Syder Arcade (85.1% positive). No login or purchase needed — scroll for the full table, the verdict FAQ, and links to ranked similar games for both titles.

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Syder Arcade vs Pentasma — Steam metadata comparison
Syder Arcade — Steam game coverSyder ArcadePentasma — Steam game coverPentasma
Released20132020
GenresAction, IndieAction, Indie
PlatformsWindows, macOS, LinuxWindows
Steam DeckDeck PlayableUnrated
Price9.99 USD0.99 USD
Steam reviews85.1% positive (268 reviews)100% positive (21 reviews)
MultiplayerSingle-player onlySingle-player only
DevelopersStudio EvilHijong Park

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Syder Arcade vs Pentasma — FAQ

Should I play Syder Arcade or Pentasma first?
If you want chronology, Syder Arcade (2013) came out before Pentasma (2020). 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 Syder Arcade and Pentasma 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.
Does Syder Arcade run on Steam Deck?
Yes — Syder Arcade is rated Deck Playable by Valve. Pentasma doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.