Choose Particula
Choose Particula if it matches what drew you to this matchup. Particula launched in 2015.
Particula vs Order Of The Gatekeepers
Particula and Order Of The Gatekeepers both land in Strategy, Indie, Casual 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 Strategy, Indie, Casual on Steam. Particula (2015) is 5 years older than Order Of The Gatekeepers (2020). Order Of The Gatekeepers scores higher on Steam reviews (88.9% positive) than Particula (63.1% 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 Order Of The Gatekeepers
Choose Order Of The Gatekeepers if you want an Action and RPG experience. On Steam, it's currently about 67% cheaper on the Steam Store. Order Of The Gatekeepers launched in 2020.
Both Particula and Order Of The Gatekeepers sit in Strategy, Indie, and Casual 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
 Particula |  Order Of The Gatekeepers | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2015 | 2020 |
| Genres | Strategy, Indie, Casual | Action, Strategy, Indie, RPG, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Unrated |
| Price | 29.99 USD | 9.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 63.1% positive (214 reviews) | 88.9% positive (27 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op |
| Developers | Microblast Games | TimeSink Inc. |
Side by side
- Both share Strategy, Indie, Casual on Steam.
- Particula (2015) is 5 years older than Order Of The Gatekeepers (2020).
- Order Of The Gatekeepers scores higher on Steam reviews (88.9% positive) than Particula (63.1% positive).
- Order Of The Gatekeepers is currently ~67% cheaper on Steam than Particula (9.99 USD vs. 29.99 USD).
- Both support cooperative play.
- Particula is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; Order Of The Gatekeepers has no Deck rating yet.
Particula vs Order Of The Gatekeepers — FAQ
- Should I play Particula or Order Of The Gatekeepers first?
- If you want chronology, Particula (2015) came out before Order Of The Gatekeepers (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 Particula and Order Of The Gatekeepers similar?
- They overlap on Strategy, Indie, Casual 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 Particula and Order Of The Gatekeepers have co-op?
- Yes — both list a co-op category on Steam. Specifics differ: Particula ships Online Co-op, Co-op; Order Of The Gatekeepers ships Online Co-op, Co-op.
- Does Particula run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Particula is rated Deck Playable by Valve. Order Of The Gatekeepers doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.