Choose The TakeOver
Choose The TakeOver if you want a Casual game with Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen, and Shared/Split Screen Co-op. On Steam, it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. The TakeOver launched in 2019.
The TakeOver vs Stand 'em Up
The TakeOver and Stand 'em Up 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. The TakeOver (2019) is 2 years older than Stand 'em Up (2021). Stand 'em Up is currently ~60% cheaper on Steam than The TakeOver (7.99 USD vs. 19.99 USD). 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 Stand 'em Up
Choose Stand 'em Up if you want an Adventure experience. On Steam, it's currently about 60% cheaper on the Steam Store. Stand 'em Up launched in 2021.
Both The TakeOver and Stand 'em Up 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
 The TakeOver |  Stand 'em Up | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2019 | 2021 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Casual | Action, Indie, Adventure |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Unrated |
| Price | 19.99 USD | 7.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 82% positive (528 reviews) | 4 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op | Single-player only |
| Developers | Pelikan13 | ZAO Igroprom |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie on Steam.
- The TakeOver (2019) is 2 years older than Stand 'em Up (2021).
- Stand 'em Up is currently ~60% cheaper on Steam than The TakeOver (7.99 USD vs. 19.99 USD).
- The TakeOver has co-op; Stand 'em Up does not.
- The TakeOver is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Stand 'em Up has no Deck rating yet.
The TakeOver vs Stand 'em Up — FAQ
- Should I play The TakeOver or Stand 'em Up first?
- If you want chronology, The TakeOver (2019) came out before Stand 'em Up (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 The TakeOver and Stand 'em Up 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.
- Does Stand 'em Up have multiplayer like The TakeOver?
- No. The TakeOver supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op), while Stand 'em Up is listed as single-player only.
- Does The TakeOver run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — The TakeOver is rated Deck Verified by Valve. Stand 'em Up doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.