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Brawlout vs Totemori

Brawlout and Totemori both land in Indie, Casual 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 Indie, Casual on Steam. Totemori (2017) is 1 year older than Brawlout (2018). Totemori scores higher on Steam reviews (85% positive) than Brawlout (69.7% 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 Brawlout

Choose Brawlout if you want an Action game with Steam Leaderboards, Online PvP, and Online Co-op. Brawlout launched in 2018.

Choose Totemori

Choose Totemori if you want a Free To Play experience. On Steam, it carries the stronger Steam consensus at 85% positive across 167 reviews.

Both Brawlout and Totemori sit in Indie and Casual on Steam and both list Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen, and Shared/Split Screen PvP, 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

Brawlout vs Totemori — Steam metadata comparison
Brawlout — Steam game coverBrawloutTotemori — Steam game coverTotemori
Released20182017
GenresAction, Indie, CasualIndie, Free To Play, Casual
PlatformsWindowsWindows, macOS, Linux
Steam DeckDeck VerifiedDeck Verified
Price19.99 USDFree to play
Steam reviews69.7% positive (294 reviews)85% positive (167 reviews)
MultiplayerMulti-player, Online Co-op, Shared/Split Screen Co-opMulti-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op
DevelopersAngry Mob GamesSchrolab

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Brawlout vs Totemori — FAQ

Which is better, Brawlout or Totemori?
On Steam reviews Totemori scores higher (85% positive) than Brawlout (69.7% positive). Both have enough reviews to trust the signal, so for players using reviews alone, Totemori is the safer pick. Genre fit still matters — check the side-by-side table for the categories each game lands in.
Should I play Brawlout or Totemori first?
If you want chronology, Totemori (2017) came out before Brawlout (2018). 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 Brawlout and Totemori similar?
They overlap on Indie, Casual 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 Brawlout and Totemori have co-op?
Yes — both list a co-op category on Steam. Specifics differ: Brawlout ships Online Co-op, Shared/Split Screen Co-op; Totemori ships Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op.
Is Totemori free?
Yes — Totemori is a free-to-play Steam title. Brawlout is paid (19.99 USD).
Do Brawlout and Totemori both run on Steam Deck?
Yes — both are Steam Deck Verified, meaning Valve confirms they run with full controller support, legible text, and default settings out of the box.
Brawlout vs Totemori — Verdict (2026) · imho.run