Choose Gremlins, Inc.
Choose Gremlins, Inc. if you want the Online Co-op and Co-op side of the pairing. On Steam, it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. 1,224 Steam reviews back the pick.
Gremlins, Inc. vs BattleTabs
Gremlins, Inc. and BattleTabs both land in Strategy, Indie 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 on Steam. Gremlins, Inc. (2016) is 10 years older than BattleTabs (2026). BattleTabs scores higher on Steam reviews (91.7% positive) than Gremlins, Inc. (82.7% 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 BattleTabs
Choose BattleTabs if you want a Free To Play and Casual experience. On Steam, it's free to play, so the barrier to trying it is zero. BattleTabs launched in 2026.
Both Gremlins, Inc. and BattleTabs sit in Strategy and Indie on Steam and both list Multi-player, Online PvP, and 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
 Gremlins, Inc. |  BattleTabs | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2016 | 2026 |
| Genres | Strategy, Indie | Strategy, Indie, Free To Play, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows, macOS |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Unrated |
| Price | 19.99 USD | Free to play |
| Steam reviews | 82.7% positive (1,224 reviews) | 91.7% positive (36 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Cross-Platform Multiplayer, Online Co-op | Multi-player, Cross-Platform Multiplayer |
| Developers | Charlie Oscar Lima Tango Interactive Entertainment | Gangbusters Ltd |
Side by side
- Both share Strategy, Indie on Steam.
- Gremlins, Inc. (2016) is 10 years older than BattleTabs (2026).
- BattleTabs scores higher on Steam reviews (91.7% positive) than Gremlins, Inc. (82.7% positive).
- BattleTabs is free; Gremlins, Inc. is paid (19.99 USD).
- Gremlins, Inc. has co-op; BattleTabs does not.
- Gremlins, Inc. is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; BattleTabs has no Deck rating yet.
Gremlins, Inc. vs BattleTabs — FAQ
- Should I play Gremlins, Inc. or BattleTabs first?
- If you want chronology, Gremlins, Inc. (2016) came out before BattleTabs (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 Gremlins, Inc. and BattleTabs similar?
- They overlap on Strategy, Indie 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.
- Is BattleTabs free?
- Yes — BattleTabs is a free-to-play Steam title. Gremlins, Inc. is paid (19.99 USD).
- Does Gremlins, Inc. run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Gremlins, Inc. is rated Deck Verified by Valve. BattleTabs doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.