Choose Gerty
Choose Gerty if it matches what drew you to this matchup. Gerty launched in 2019.
Gerty vs Roboom
Gerty and Roboom both land in Action, Indie, RPG 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, RPG on Steam. Gerty (2019) is 5 years older than Roboom (2024). Roboom is currently ~67% cheaper on Steam than Gerty (4.99 USD vs. 14.99 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 Roboom
Choose Roboom if you want a Casual and Early Access experience. On Steam, it's currently about 67% cheaper on the Steam Store. Roboom launched in 2024.
Both Gerty and Roboom sit in Action, Indie, and RPG 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 |  Roboom | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2019 | 2024 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, RPG | Action, Indie, RPG, Casual, Early Access |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 14.99 USD | 4.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 82.6% positive (23 reviews) | 9 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op | Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op |
| Developers | Spawn Point OSK | Robogame Studios |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie, RPG on Steam.
- Gerty (2019) is 5 years older than Roboom (2024).
- Roboom is currently ~67% cheaper on Steam than Gerty (4.99 USD vs. 14.99 USD).
- Both support cooperative play.
Gerty vs Roboom — FAQ
- Should I play Gerty or Roboom first?
- If you want chronology, Gerty (2019) came out before Roboom (2024). 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 Roboom similar?
- They overlap on Action, Indie, RPG 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 Roboom have co-op?
- Yes — both list a co-op category on Steam. Specifics differ: Gerty ships Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op; Roboom ships Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op.