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RETSNOM vs Replica

RETSNOM and Replica both land in 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 are Indie games on Steam. RETSNOM (2015) is 1 year older than Replica (2016). Replica scores higher on Steam reviews (78% positive) than RETSNOM (66.7% 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 RETSNOM

Choose RETSNOM if you want an Action experience. RETSNOM launched in 2015.

Choose Replica

Choose Replica if you want an Adventure experience. On Steam, it's currently about 40% cheaper on the Steam Store. Replica launched in 2016.

Both RETSNOM and Replica sit in Indie 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

RETSNOM vs Replica — Steam metadata comparison
RETSNOM — Steam game coverRETSNOMReplica — Steam game coverReplica
Released20152016
GenresAction, IndieIndie, Adventure
PlatformsWindows, macOSWindows, macOS
Steam DeckUnratedDeck Playable
Price4.99 USD2.99 USD
Steam reviews66.7% positive (30 reviews)78% positive (372 reviews)
MultiplayerSingle-player onlySingle-player only
DevelopersSomiSomi

Side by side

RETSNOM vs Replica — FAQ

Should I play RETSNOM or Replica first?
If you want chronology, RETSNOM (2015) came out before Replica (2016). 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 RETSNOM and Replica similar?
They overlap on 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.
RETSNOM vs Replica — Verdict (2026) · imho.run