Choose Platypus
Choose Platypus if it's currently about 44% cheaper on the Steam Store. Platypus launched in 2014.
Platypus vs Platypus Reclayed
Platypus and Platypus Reclayed 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 11 years older than Platypus Reclayed (2025). Platypus Reclayed scores higher on Steam reviews (99.2% positive) than Platypus (94.8% 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 Platypus Reclayed
Choose Platypus Reclayed if you want an Indie game with Shared/Split Screen Co-op and Co-op. On Steam, it carries the stronger Steam consensus at 99.2% positive across 485 reviews.
Both Platypus and Platypus Reclayed 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 |  Platypus Reclayed | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2014 | 2025 |
| Genres | Action | Action, Indie |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows, macOS |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Deck Verified |
| Price | 4.99 USD | 8.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 94.8% positive (250 reviews) | 99.2% positive (485 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player | Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op |
| Developers | Anthony Flack | Claymatic Games |
Side by side
- Both are Action games on Steam.
- Platypus (2014) is 11 years older than Platypus Reclayed (2025).
- Platypus Reclayed scores higher on Steam reviews (99.2% positive) than Platypus (94.8% positive).
- Platypus is currently ~44% cheaper on Steam than Platypus Reclayed (4.99 USD vs. 8.99 USD).
- Platypus Reclayed has co-op; Platypus does not.
- Platypus Reclayed is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Platypus has no Deck rating yet.
Platypus vs Platypus Reclayed — FAQ
- Which is better, Platypus or Platypus Reclayed?
- On Steam reviews Platypus Reclayed scores higher (99.2% positive) than Platypus (94.8% positive). Both have enough reviews to trust the signal, so for players using reviews alone, Platypus Reclayed is the safer pick. Genre fit still matters — check the side-by-side table for the categories each game lands in.
- Should I play Platypus or Platypus Reclayed first?
- If you want chronology, Platypus (2014) came out before Platypus Reclayed (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 Platypus and Platypus Reclayed 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.