Choose Dusty Derby
Choose Dusty Derby if you want a Sports, Casual, and Early Access experience. Dusty Derby launched in 2024.
Dusty Derby vs Atomic Blastman
Dusty Derby and Atomic Blastman both land in Action, Indie, Massively Multiplayer 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, Massively Multiplayer on Steam. Dusty Derby (2024) is 2 years older than Atomic Blastman (2026). Atomic Blastman is free; Dusty Derby is paid (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 Atomic Blastman
Choose Atomic Blastman if you want an Adventure and Free To Play game with Custom Volume Controls, Stereo Sound, and Surround Sound. On Steam, it's free to play, so the barrier to trying it is zero. Atomic Blastman launched in 2026.
Both Dusty Derby and Atomic Blastman sit in Action, Indie, and Massively Multiplayer on Steam and both list Multi-player, Online PvP, and Online 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
 Dusty Derby |  Atomic Blastman | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2024 | 2026 |
| Genres | Action, Sports, Indie, Massively Multiplayer, Casual, Early Access | Action, Indie, Adventure, Massively Multiplayer, Free To Play |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 9.99 USD | Free to play |
| Steam reviews | 5 reviews | — |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op |
| Developers | Geniesoft Inc. | Indiependent Games Studio |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie, Massively Multiplayer on Steam.
- Dusty Derby (2024) is 2 years older than Atomic Blastman (2026).
- Atomic Blastman is free; Dusty Derby is paid (9.99 USD).
- Both support cooperative play.
Dusty Derby vs Atomic Blastman — FAQ
- Should I play Dusty Derby or Atomic Blastman first?
- If you want chronology, Dusty Derby (2024) came out before Atomic Blastman (2026). 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 Dusty Derby and Atomic Blastman similar?
- They overlap on Action, Indie, Massively Multiplayer 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 Dusty Derby and Atomic Blastman have co-op?
- Yes — both list a co-op category on Steam. Specifics differ: Dusty Derby ships Online Co-op, Co-op; Atomic Blastman ships Online Co-op, Co-op.
- Is Atomic Blastman free?
- Yes — Atomic Blastman is a free-to-play Steam title. Dusty Derby is paid (9.99 USD).