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Rain World vs Marmoset

Rain World and Marmoset both land in Indie, Adventure 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 Indie, Adventure on Steam. Rain World (2017) is 4 years older than Marmoset (2021). Marmoset is currently ~96% cheaper on Steam than Rain World (0.99 USD vs. 24.99 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 Rain World

Choose Rain World if you want an Action game with Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen PvP, and PvP. 28,272 Steam reviews back the pick.

Choose Marmoset

Choose Marmoset if it's currently about 96% cheaper on the Steam Store. Marmoset launched in 2021.

Both Rain World and Marmoset sit in Indie and Adventure 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

Rain World vs Marmoset — Steam metadata comparison
Rain World — Steam game coverRain WorldMarmoset — Steam game coverMarmoset
Released20172021
GenresAction, Indie, AdventureIndie, Adventure
PlatformsWindowsWindows
Steam DeckDeck PlayableUnrated
Price24.99 USD0.99 USD
Steam reviews95.1% positive (28,272 reviews)4 reviews
MultiplayerMulti-playerSingle-player only
DevelopersVideocultLuamar Games

Side by side

Rain World vs Marmoset — FAQ

Should I play Rain World or Marmoset first?
If you want chronology, Rain World (2017) came out before Marmoset (2021). 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 Rain World and Marmoset similar?
They overlap on Indie, Adventure 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 Marmoset have multiplayer like Rain World?
No. Rain World supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player), while Marmoset is listed as single-player only.
Does Rain World run on Steam Deck?
Yes — Rain World is rated Deck Playable by Valve. Marmoset doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.
Rain World vs Marmoset — Verdict (2026) · imho.run