Choose Platypus
Choose Platypus if it matches what drew you to this matchup. Platypus launched in 2014.
Platypus vs Rutabaga Desert Storm
Platypus and Rutabaga Desert Storm 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. Platypus (2014) is 10 years older than Rutabaga Desert Storm (2024). Rutabaga Desert Storm is currently ~72% cheaper on Steam than Platypus (0.99 USD vs. 3.49 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 Rutabaga Desert Storm
Choose Rutabaga Desert Storm if you want an Indie and Casual game with Shared/Split Screen Co-op and Co-op. On Steam, it's currently about 72% cheaper on the Steam Store. Rutabaga Desert Storm launched in 2024.
Both Platypus and Rutabaga Desert Storm sit in Action on Steam and both list Multi-player and Shared/Split Screen, 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
 Platypus |  Rutabaga Desert Storm | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2014 | 2024 |
| Genres | Action | Action, Indie, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 3.49 USD | 0.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 94.8% positive (250 reviews) | 2 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player | Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op |
| Developers | Anthony Flack | Indomitable Interactive |
Side by side
- Both are Action games on Steam.
- Platypus (2014) is 10 years older than Rutabaga Desert Storm (2024).
- Rutabaga Desert Storm is currently ~72% cheaper on Steam than Platypus (0.99 USD vs. 3.49 USD).
- Rutabaga Desert Storm has co-op; Platypus does not.
Platypus vs Rutabaga Desert Storm — FAQ
- Should I play Platypus or Rutabaga Desert Storm first?
- If you want chronology, Platypus (2014) came out before Rutabaga Desert Storm (2024). 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 Platypus and Rutabaga Desert Storm 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.