Choose Redemption
Choose Redemption if it matches what drew you to this matchup. Redemption launched in 2016.
Redemption vs The Yellow King
Redemption and The Yellow King both land in Action, Adventure, Massively Multiplayer 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, Adventure, Massively Multiplayer on Steam. Redemption (2016) is 4 years older than The Yellow King (2020). The Yellow King is currently ~40% cheaper on Steam than Redemption (8.99 USD vs. 14.99 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 The Yellow King
Choose The Yellow King if you want an Indie experience. On Steam, it's currently about 40% cheaper on the Steam Store. The Yellow King launched in 2020.
Both Redemption and The Yellow King sit in Action, Adventure, and Massively Multiplayer on Steam and both list Multi-player, MMO, and Online PvP, 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
 Redemption |  The Yellow King | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2016 | 2020 |
| Genres | Action, Adventure, Massively Multiplayer, RPG, Casual, Early Access | Action, Indie, Adventure, Massively Multiplayer, RPG, Casual, Early Access |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 14.99 USD | 8.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 7 reviews | 46.4% positive (166 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op |
| Developers | Move Games Co., Ltd. | Spellbook |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Adventure, Massively Multiplayer on Steam.
- Redemption (2016) is 4 years older than The Yellow King (2020).
- The Yellow King is currently ~40% cheaper on Steam than Redemption (8.99 USD vs. 14.99 USD).
- Both support cooperative play.
Redemption vs The Yellow King — FAQ
- Should I play Redemption or The Yellow King first?
- If you want chronology, Redemption (2016) came out before The Yellow King (2020). 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 Redemption and The Yellow King similar?
- They overlap on Action, Adventure, Massively Multiplayer 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 Redemption and The Yellow King have co-op?
- Yes — both list a co-op category on Steam. Specifics differ: Redemption ships Online Co-op, Co-op; The Yellow King ships Online Co-op, Co-op.