Choose Archons
Choose Archons if you want an Indie, Adventure, and RPG game with Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen, and Shared/Split Screen Co-op. On Steam, it's currently about 33% cheaper on the Steam Store. Archons launched in 2024.
Archons vs Rogue Scum
Archons and Rogue Scum both land in Action 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 are Action games on Steam. Archons (2024) is 1 year older than Rogue Scum (2025). Archons is currently ~33% cheaper on Steam than Rogue Scum (9.99 USD vs. 14.99 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 Rogue Scum
Choose Rogue Scum if you want the Color Alternatives, Stereo Sound, and Save Anytime side of the pairing. On Steam, it's a focused single-player run rather than a multiplayer commitment. Rogue Scum launched in 2025.
Both Archons and Rogue Scum sit in Action on Steam and both list Custom Volume Controls, Playable without Timed Input, and Keyboard Only Option, 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
 Archons |  Rogue Scum | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2024 | 2025 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Adventure, RPG | Action |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Unrated |
| Price | 9.99 USD | 14.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 95.7% positive (161 reviews) | 5 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op | Single-player only |
| Developers | BulletHell Studios | Secret Shark Club |
Side by side
- Both are Action games on Steam.
- Archons (2024) is 1 year older than Rogue Scum (2025).
- Archons is currently ~33% cheaper on Steam than Rogue Scum (9.99 USD vs. 14.99 USD).
- Archons has co-op; Rogue Scum does not.
- Archons is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Rogue Scum has no Deck rating yet.
Archons vs Rogue Scum — FAQ
- Should I play Archons or Rogue Scum first?
- If you want chronology, Archons (2024) came out before Rogue Scum (2025). 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 Archons and Rogue Scum similar?
- They overlap on Action 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 Rogue Scum have multiplayer like Archons?
- No. Archons supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op), while Rogue Scum is listed as single-player only.
- Does Archons run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Archons is rated Deck Verified by Valve. Rogue Scum doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.