Choose Joe Adventure
Choose Joe Adventure if you want the Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen, and Shared/Split Screen Co-op side of the pairing. On Steam, it has co-op, so you can bring a friend. Joe Adventure launched in 2026.
Joe Adventure vs Rovi's Diary
Joe Adventure and Rovi's Diary both land in Action, Indie, 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, Indie, Adventure on Steam. Joe Adventure (2026) is 1 year older than Rovi's Diary (2027). Joe Adventure has co-op; Rovi's Diary does not. 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 Rovi's Diary
Choose Rovi's Diary if you want the Subtitle Options and Playable without Timed Input side of the pairing. On Steam, it's a focused single-player run rather than a multiplayer commitment. Rovi's Diary launched in 2027.
Both Joe Adventure and Rovi's Diary sit in Action, Indie, and Adventure on Steam and both list DualShock Controller Support, Gamepad Recommended, and Custom Volume Controls, 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
 Joe Adventure |  Rovi's Diary | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2026 | 2027 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Adventure, Casual | Action, Indie, Adventure, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows, Linux | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 3.99 USD | Price unknown |
| Steam reviews | 100% positive (18 reviews) | — |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op | Single-player only |
| Developers | Napless Interactive | 星薇Star |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie, Adventure on Steam.
- Joe Adventure (2026) is 1 year older than Rovi's Diary (2027).
- Joe Adventure has co-op; Rovi's Diary does not.
Joe Adventure vs Rovi's Diary — FAQ
- Should I play Joe Adventure or Rovi's Diary first?
- If you want chronology, Joe Adventure (2026) came out before Rovi's Diary (2027). 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 Joe Adventure and Rovi's Diary similar?
- They overlap on Action, Indie, 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.
- Does Rovi's Diary have multiplayer like Joe Adventure?
- No. Joe Adventure supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op), while Rovi's Diary is listed as single-player only.