Choose Children of Morta
Choose Children of Morta if you want a RPG game with Online Co-op. On Steam, it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. 7,392 Steam reviews back the pick.
Children of Morta vs TEMPLE of RUBBO
Children of Morta and TEMPLE of RUBBO both land in Action, 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 Action, Indie, Adventure on Steam. Children of Morta (2019) is 3 years older than TEMPLE of RUBBO (2022). TEMPLE of RUBBO scores higher on Steam reviews (96.3% positive) than Children of Morta (88.4% 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 TEMPLE of RUBBO
Choose TEMPLE of RUBBO if it's currently about 77% cheaper on the Steam Store. TEMPLE of RUBBO launched in 2022.
Both Children of Morta and TEMPLE of RUBBO sit in Action, Indie, and Adventure on Steam and both list Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen, and Shared/Split Screen 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
 Children of Morta |  TEMPLE of RUBBO | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2019 | 2022 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Adventure, RPG | Action, Indie, Adventure |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows, macOS |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Deck Playable |
| Price | 21.99 USD | 4.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 88.4% positive (7,392 reviews) | 96.3% positive (27 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Shared/Split Screen Co-op | Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op |
| Developers | Dead Mage | Sokpop Collective |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie, Adventure on Steam.
- Children of Morta (2019) is 3 years older than TEMPLE of RUBBO (2022).
- TEMPLE of RUBBO scores higher on Steam reviews (96.3% positive) than Children of Morta (88.4% positive).
- TEMPLE of RUBBO is currently ~77% cheaper on Steam than Children of Morta (4.99 USD vs. 21.99 USD).
- Both support cooperative play.
- Steam Deck: Children of Morta is Deck Verified, TEMPLE of RUBBO is Deck Playable.
Children of Morta vs TEMPLE of RUBBO — FAQ
- Should I play Children of Morta or TEMPLE of RUBBO first?
- If you want chronology, Children of Morta (2019) came out before TEMPLE of RUBBO (2022). 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 Children of Morta and TEMPLE of RUBBO similar?
- They overlap on Action, 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.
- Do both Children of Morta and TEMPLE of RUBBO have co-op?
- Yes — both list a co-op category on Steam. Specifics differ: Children of Morta ships Online Co-op, Shared/Split Screen Co-op; TEMPLE of RUBBO ships Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op.