Choose Mark of Cain
Choose Mark of Cain if you want the Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen, and Shared/Split Screen Co-op side of the pairing. On Steam, it's currently about 60% cheaper on the Steam Store. Mark of Cain launched in 2026.
Mark of Cain vs Retrovolver
Mark of Cain and Retrovolver both land in Action, 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 Action, Indie, Casual on Steam. Retrovolver (2025) is 1 year older than Mark of Cain (2026). Mark of Cain is currently ~60% cheaper on Steam than Retrovolver (1.99 USD vs. 4.99 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 Retrovolver
Choose Retrovolver if you want an Adventure experience. On Steam, it's a focused single-player run rather than a multiplayer commitment. Retrovolver launched in 2025.
Both Mark of Cain and Retrovolver sit in Action, Indie, and Casual 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
 Mark of Cain |  Retrovolver | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2026 | 2025 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Casual | Action, Indie, Adventure, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows, Linux | Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Unrated |
| Price | 1.99 USD | 4.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 76.9% positive (13 reviews) | 2 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op | Single-player only |
| Developers | Mangas Mango Studios | Peatfire Games |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie, Casual on Steam.
- Retrovolver (2025) is 1 year older than Mark of Cain (2026).
- Mark of Cain is currently ~60% cheaper on Steam than Retrovolver (1.99 USD vs. 4.99 USD).
- Mark of Cain has co-op; Retrovolver does not.
- Mark of Cain is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; Retrovolver has no Deck rating yet.
Mark of Cain vs Retrovolver — FAQ
- Should I play Mark of Cain or Retrovolver first?
- If you want chronology, Retrovolver (2025) came out before Mark of Cain (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 Mark of Cain and Retrovolver similar?
- They overlap on Action, 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.
- Does Retrovolver have multiplayer like Mark of Cain?
- No. Mark of Cain supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op), while Retrovolver is listed as single-player only.
- Does Mark of Cain run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Mark of Cain is rated Deck Playable by Valve. Retrovolver doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.