Choose The TakeOver
Choose The TakeOver if you want an Indie and Casual game with Shared/Split Screen Co-op and Co-op. On Steam, it carries the stronger Steam consensus at 82% positive across 528 reviews.
The TakeOver vs Double Dragon IV
The TakeOver and Double Dragon IV both land in Action 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 are Action games on Steam. Double Dragon IV (2017) is 2 years older than The TakeOver (2019). The TakeOver scores higher on Steam reviews (82% positive) than Double Dragon IV (67.1% 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 Double Dragon IV
Choose Double Dragon IV if you want the Shared/Split Screen PvP and PvP side of the pairing. On Steam, it's currently about 65% cheaper on the Steam Store. Double Dragon IV launched in 2017.
Both The TakeOver and Double Dragon IV sit in Action on Steam and both list Multi-player and Shared/Split Screen, 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 |  Double Dragon IV | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2019 | 2017 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Casual | Action |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Unrated |
| Price | 19.99 USD | 6.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 82% positive (528 reviews) | 67.1% positive (289 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op | Multi-player |
| Developers | Pelikan13 | Arc System Works |
Side by side
- Both are Action games on Steam.
- Double Dragon IV (2017) is 2 years older than The TakeOver (2019).
- The TakeOver scores higher on Steam reviews (82% positive) than Double Dragon IV (67.1% positive).
- Double Dragon IV is currently ~65% cheaper on Steam than The TakeOver (6.99 USD vs. 19.99 USD).
- The TakeOver has co-op; Double Dragon IV does not.
- The TakeOver is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Double Dragon IV has no Deck rating yet.
The TakeOver vs Double Dragon IV — FAQ
- Which is better, The TakeOver or Double Dragon IV?
- On Steam reviews The TakeOver scores higher (82% positive) than Double Dragon IV (67.1% positive). Both have enough reviews to trust the signal, so for players using reviews alone, The TakeOver is the safer pick. Genre fit still matters — check the side-by-side table for the categories each game lands in.
- Should I play The TakeOver or Double Dragon IV first?
- If you want chronology, Double Dragon IV (2017) came out before The TakeOver (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 The TakeOver and Double Dragon IV similar?
- They overlap on Action 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 The TakeOver run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — The TakeOver is rated Deck Verified by Valve. Double Dragon IV doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.