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3089 -- Futuristic Action RPG vs 5089: The Action RPG

3089 -- Futuristic Action RPG and 5089: The Action RPG both land in Action, Indie, RPG 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, RPG on Steam. 3089 -- Futuristic Action RPG (2014) is 2 years older than 5089: The Action RPG (2016). 5089: The Action RPG scores higher on Steam reviews (82.8% positive) than 3089 -- Futuristic Action RPG (78.1% 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 3089 -- Futuristic Action RPG

Choose 3089 -- Futuristic Action RPG if it matches what drew you to this matchup. 3089 -- Futuristic Action RPG launched in 2014.

Choose 5089: The Action RPG

Choose 5089: The Action RPG if you want the Tracked Controller Support and VR Supported side of the pairing. On Steam, it carries the stronger Steam consensus at 82.8% positive across 273 reviews.

Both 3089 -- Futuristic Action RPG and 5089: The Action RPG sit in Action, Indie, and RPG on Steam and both list 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.

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3089 -- Futuristic Action RPG vs 5089: The Action RPG — Steam metadata comparison
3089 -- Futuristic Action RPG — Steam game cover3089 -- Futuristic Action RPG5089: The Action RPG — Steam game cover5089: The Action RPG
Released20142016
GenresAction, Indie, RPGAction, Indie, RPG
PlatformsWindows, macOS, LinuxWindows, macOS, Linux
Steam DeckUnratedUnrated
Price6.99 USD7.99 USD
Steam reviews78.1% positive (279 reviews)82.8% positive (273 reviews)
MultiplayerCo-opCross-Platform Multiplayer, Co-op
DevelopersPhr00t's SoftwarePhr00t's Software

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3089 -- Futuristic Action RPG vs 5089: The Action RPG — FAQ

Which is better, 3089 -- Futuristic Action RPG or 5089: The Action RPG?
On Steam reviews 5089: The Action RPG scores higher (82.8% positive) than 3089 -- Futuristic Action RPG (78.1% positive). Both have enough reviews to trust the signal, so for players using reviews alone, 5089: The Action RPG is the safer pick. Genre fit still matters — check the side-by-side table for the categories each game lands in.
Should I play 3089 -- Futuristic Action RPG or 5089: The Action RPG first?
If you want chronology, 3089 -- Futuristic Action RPG (2014) came out before 5089: The Action RPG (2016). 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 3089 -- Futuristic Action RPG and 5089: The Action RPG similar?
They overlap on Action, Indie, RPG 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 3089 -- Futuristic Action RPG and 5089: The Action RPG have co-op?
Yes — both list a co-op category on Steam. Specifics differ: 3089 -- Futuristic Action RPG ships Co-op; 5089: The Action RPG ships Co-op.
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