Caretaker Retribution vs Empower
Caretaker Retribution and Empower both land in Action, Indie, Simulation 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, Simulation on Steam. Caretaker Retribution (2016) is 5 years older than Empower (2021). Empower has co-op; Caretaker Retribution does not. No login or purchase needed — scroll for the full table, the verdict FAQ, and links to ranked similar games for both titles.
Side-by-side comparison
 Caretaker Retribution |  Empower | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2016 | 2021 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Simulation | Action, Indie, Simulation, Early Access |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | Price unknown | 17.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 5 reviews | 2 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op |
| Developers | Xiotex Studios Ltd | DespoDev |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie, Simulation on Steam.
- Caretaker Retribution (2016) is 5 years older than Empower (2021).
- Empower has co-op; Caretaker Retribution does not.
Caretaker Retribution vs Empower — FAQ
- Should I play Caretaker Retribution or Empower first?
- If you want chronology, Caretaker Retribution (2016) came out before Empower (2021). 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 Caretaker Retribution and Empower similar?
- They overlap on Action, Indie, Simulation 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 Caretaker Retribution have multiplayer like Empower?
- No. Empower supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op), while Caretaker Retribution is listed as single-player only.