Choose SANTA
Choose SANTA if it matches what drew you to this matchup. SANTA launched in 2024.
SANTA vs 4Below
SANTA and 4Below both land in Action, 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, Adventure on Steam. SANTA (2024) is 2 years older than 4Below (2026). Both support cooperative play. 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 4Below
Choose 4Below if you want an Indie and Casual experience. 4Below launched in 2026.
Both SANTA and 4Below sit in Action and Adventure on Steam and both list Multi-player, Online Co-op, and 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
 SANTA |  4Below | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2024 | 2026 |
| Genres | Action, Adventure | Action, Indie, Adventure, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 9.99 USD | Price unknown |
| Steam reviews | 58.3% positive (12 reviews) | — |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op |
| Developers | Mightyy | Albertoja |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Adventure on Steam.
- SANTA (2024) is 2 years older than 4Below (2026).
- Both support cooperative play.
SANTA vs 4Below — FAQ
- Should I play SANTA or 4Below first?
- If you want chronology, SANTA (2024) came out before 4Below (2026). 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 SANTA and 4Below similar?
- They overlap on Action, 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 SANTA and 4Below have co-op?
- Yes — both list a co-op category on Steam. Specifics differ: SANTA ships Online Co-op, Co-op; 4Below ships Online Co-op, Co-op.