Choose TerraTech
Choose TerraTech if you want an Action experience. On Steam, it carries the stronger Steam consensus at 92.8% positive across 13,053 reviews.
TerraTech vs CHKN
TerraTech and CHKN both land in Indie 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 Indie games on Steam. CHKN (2016) is 2 years older than TerraTech (2018). TerraTech scores higher on Steam reviews (92.8% positive) than CHKN (80.1% 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 CHKN
Choose CHKN if you want an Adventure, Casual, and Early Access experience. On Steam, it's free to play, so the barrier to trying it is zero. 1,307 Steam reviews back the pick.
Both TerraTech and CHKN sit in Indie 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
 TerraTech |  CHKN | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2018 | 2016 |
| Genres | Action, Indie | Indie, Adventure, Casual, Early Access |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Deck Playable |
| Price | 24.99 USD | Free to play |
| Steam reviews | 92.8% positive (13,053 reviews) | 80.1% positive (1,307 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op |
| Developers | Payload Studios | Katapult |
Side by side
- Both are Indie games on Steam.
- CHKN (2016) is 2 years older than TerraTech (2018).
- TerraTech scores higher on Steam reviews (92.8% positive) than CHKN (80.1% positive).
- CHKN is free; TerraTech is paid (24.99 USD).
- Both support cooperative play.
- Both are Deck Playable.
TerraTech vs CHKN — FAQ
- Which is better, TerraTech or CHKN?
- On Steam reviews TerraTech scores higher (92.8% positive) than CHKN (80.1% positive). Both have enough reviews to trust the signal, so for players using reviews alone, TerraTech is the safer pick. Genre fit still matters — check the side-by-side table for the categories each game lands in.
- Should I play TerraTech or CHKN first?
- If you want chronology, CHKN (2016) came out before TerraTech (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 TerraTech and CHKN similar?
- They overlap on Indie 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 TerraTech and CHKN have co-op?
- Yes — both list a co-op category on Steam. Specifics differ: TerraTech ships Online Co-op, Co-op; CHKN ships Online Co-op, Co-op.
- Is CHKN free?
- Yes — CHKN is a free-to-play Steam title. TerraTech is paid (24.99 USD).