Choose Syder Arcade
Choose Syder Arcade if it matches what drew you to this matchup. Syder Arcade launched in 2013.
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.
Which should you pick?
Choose Pentasma
Choose Pentasma if it's currently about 90% cheaper on the Steam Store. Pentasma launched in 2020.
Both Syder Arcade and Pentasma sit in Action and Indie on Steam and both list Steam Leaderboards, 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
 Syder Arcade |  Pentasma | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2013 | 2020 |
| Genres | Action, Indie | Action, Indie |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Unrated |
| Price | 9.99 USD | 0.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 85.1% positive (268 reviews) | 100% positive (21 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Studio Evil | Hijong Park |
Side by side
- 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).
- Pentasma is currently ~90% cheaper on Steam than Syder Arcade (0.99 USD vs. 9.99 USD).
- Syder Arcade is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; Pentasma has no Deck rating yet.
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.