Choose Castles
Choose Castles if you want the Multi-player and Shared/Split Screen side of the pairing. Castles launched in 2015.
Castles vs 3x64
Castles and 3x64 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. Castles (2015) is 4 years older than 3x64 (2019). 3x64 scores higher on Steam reviews (92.9% positive) than Castles (41.7% 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 3x64
Choose 3x64 if you want a Free To Play game with Color Alternatives, Custom Volume Controls, and Keyboard Only Option. On Steam, it's free to play, so the barrier to trying it is zero. 3x64 launched in 2019.
Both Castles and 3x64 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
 Castles |  3x64 | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2015 | 2019 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Casual | Action, Indie, Free To Play, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 0.99 USD | Free to play |
| Steam reviews | 41.7% positive (12 reviews) | 92.9% positive (14 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player | Single-player only |
| Developers | Whootgames | Lightning Soft |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie, Casual on Steam.
- Castles (2015) is 4 years older than 3x64 (2019).
- 3x64 scores higher on Steam reviews (92.9% positive) than Castles (41.7% positive).
- 3x64 is free; Castles is paid (0.99 USD).
Castles vs 3x64 — FAQ
- Should I play Castles or 3x64 first?
- If you want chronology, Castles (2015) came out before 3x64 (2019). 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 Castles and 3x64 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 3x64 have multiplayer like Castles?
- No. Castles supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player), while 3x64 is listed as single-player only.
- Is 3x64 free?
- Yes — 3x64 is a free-to-play Steam title. Castles is paid (0.99 USD).