Choose Tidalis
Choose Tidalis if it matches what drew you to this matchup. Tidalis launched in 2010.
Tidalis vs The Doi
Tidalis and The Doi both land in 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 Indie, Casual on Steam. Tidalis (2010) is 16 years older than The Doi (2026). Both support cooperative play. 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 The Doi
Choose The Doi if you want an Adventure game with Online PvP, Shared/Split Screen PvP, and Shared/Split Screen Co-op. On Steam, it's the newer release (2026) and ships with the modern feature baseline. The Doi launched in 2026.
Both Tidalis and The Doi sit in Indie and Casual on Steam and both list Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen, and Online Co-op, 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
 Tidalis |  The Doi | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2010 | 2026 |
| Genres | Indie, Casual | Indie, Adventure, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 4.99 USD | Price unknown |
| Steam reviews | 68.8% positive (80 reviews) | — |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Cross-Platform Multiplayer, Online Co-op | Multi-player, Cross-Platform Multiplayer, Online Co-op |
| Developers | Arcen Games | North Peak studio |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Casual on Steam.
- Tidalis (2010) is 16 years older than The Doi (2026).
- Both support cooperative play.
Tidalis vs The Doi — FAQ
- Should I play Tidalis or The Doi first?
- If you want chronology, Tidalis (2010) came out before The Doi (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 Tidalis and The Doi similar?
- They overlap on 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.
- Do both Tidalis and The Doi have co-op?
- Yes — both list a co-op category on Steam. Specifics differ: Tidalis ships Online Co-op, LAN Co-op; The Doi ships Online Co-op, Shared/Split Screen Co-op.