Choose RETSNOM
Choose RETSNOM if it matches what drew you to this matchup. RETSNOM launched in 2015.
RETSNOM vs Redactem
RETSNOM and Redactem both land in Action, 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 Action, Indie on Steam. RETSNOM (2015) is 1 year older than Redactem (2016). RETSNOM scores higher on Steam reviews (66.7% positive) than Redactem (53.4% 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 Redactem
Choose Redactem if you want a Strategy and Casual experience. Redactem launched in 2016.
Both RETSNOM and Redactem sit in Action and 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 |  Redactem | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2015 | 2016 |
| Genres | Action, Indie | Action, Strategy, Indie, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS | Windows, macOS |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 4.99 USD | 4.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 66.7% positive (30 reviews) | 53.4% positive (58 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Somi | Elliott Jones |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie on Steam.
- RETSNOM (2015) is 1 year older than Redactem (2016).
- RETSNOM scores higher on Steam reviews (66.7% positive) than Redactem (53.4% positive).
- Redactem is currently ~0% cheaper on Steam than RETSNOM (4.99 USD vs. 4.99 USD).
RETSNOM vs Redactem — FAQ
- Should I play RETSNOM or Redactem first?
- If you want chronology, RETSNOM (2015) came out before Redactem (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 Redactem similar?
- They overlap on Action, 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.