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Gerty vs Scrappage

Gerty and Scrappage 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. Gerty (2019) is 4 years older than Scrappage (2023). Gerty scores higher on Steam reviews (82.6% positive) than Scrappage (78.2% 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 Gerty

Choose Gerty if you want a RPG experience. Gerty launched in 2019.

Choose Scrappage

Choose Scrappage if it's currently about 67% cheaper on the Steam Store. Scrappage launched in 2023.

Both Gerty and Scrappage sit in Action and Indie on Steam and both list Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen, and Shared/Split Screen 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

Gerty vs Scrappage — Steam metadata comparison
Gerty — Steam game coverGertyScrappage — Steam game coverScrappage
Released20192023
GenresAction, Indie, RPGAction, Indie
PlatformsWindows, macOS, LinuxWindows, macOS, Linux
Steam DeckUnratedUnrated
Price14.99 USD4.99 USD
Steam reviews82.6% positive (23 reviews)78.2% positive (55 reviews)
MultiplayerMulti-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-opMulti-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op
DevelopersSpawn Point OSKGeekspree

Side by side

Gerty vs Scrappage — FAQ

Should I play Gerty or Scrappage first?
If you want chronology, Gerty (2019) came out before Scrappage (2023). 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 Gerty and Scrappage 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.
Do both Gerty and Scrappage have co-op?
Yes — both list a co-op category on Steam. Specifics differ: Gerty ships Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op; Scrappage ships Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op.
Gerty vs Scrappage — Verdict (2026) · imho.run