Choose BAND MATES
Choose BAND MATES if you want an Indie game with Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen, and Shared/Split Screen Co-op. On Steam, it has co-op, so you can bring a friend.
BAND MATES vs Tidekeeper
BAND MATES and Tidekeeper both land in Casual, Early Access 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 Casual, Early Access on Steam. BAND MATES has co-op; Tidekeeper does not. 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 Tidekeeper
Choose Tidekeeper if you want an Adventure and Simulation experience. On Steam, it's a focused single-player run rather than a multiplayer commitment. Tidekeeper launched in 2024.
Both BAND MATES and Tidekeeper sit in Casual and Early Access on Steam, 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
 BAND MATES |  Tidekeeper | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | — | 2024 |
| Genres | Indie, Casual, Early Access | Adventure, Simulation, Casual, Early Access |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | Price unknown | 9.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | — | 2 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op | Single-player only |
| Developers | Groovebox Games | Simcoach Games |
Side by side
- Both share Casual, Early Access on Steam.
- BAND MATES has co-op; Tidekeeper does not.
BAND MATES vs Tidekeeper — FAQ
- Are BAND MATES and Tidekeeper similar?
- They overlap on Casual, Early Access 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 Tidekeeper have multiplayer like BAND MATES?
- No. BAND MATES supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op), while Tidekeeper is listed as single-player only.