Should I play Beetle Sumo or RETROBOTS first?

If you want chronology, Beetle Sumo (2026) came out before RETROBOTS (2027). 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 Beetle Sumo and RETROBOTS similar?

They overlap on 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 Beetle Sumo and RETROBOTS have co-op?

Yes — both list a co-op category on Steam. Specifics differ: Beetle Sumo ships Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op; RETROBOTS ships Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op.

Yes — Beetle Sumo is a free-to-play Steam title. RETROBOTS is paid (Price unknown).

Beetle Sumo vs RETROBOTS

Beetle Sumo and RETROBOTS both land in 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 are Indie games on Steam. Beetle Sumo (2026) is 1 year older than RETROBOTS (2027). Beetle Sumo is free; RETROBOTS is paid (Price unknown). 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 Beetle Sumo

Choose Beetle Sumo if you want a Sports, Free To Play, and Casual game with Online PvP and LAN PvP. On Steam, it's free to play, so the barrier to trying it is zero. Beetle Sumo launched in 2026.

Choose RETROBOTS

Choose RETROBOTS if you want an Action game with Custom Volume Controls. RETROBOTS launched in 2027.

Both Beetle Sumo and RETROBOTS sit in Indie on Steam and both list Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen, and Shared/Split Screen PvP, 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.

Beetle Sumo vs RETROBOTS — Steam metadata comparison
	Beetle Sumo	RETROBOTS
Released	2026	2027
Genres	Sports, Indie, Free To Play, Casual	Action, Indie
Platforms	Windows, macOS, Linux	Windows
Steam Deck	Unrated	Unrated
Price	Free to play	Price unknown
Steam reviews	—	—
Multiplayer	Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op	Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op
Developers	Taisho Games	Tornado Kick Studios

Side by side

Both are Indie games on Steam.
Beetle Sumo (2026) is 1 year older than RETROBOTS (2027).
Beetle Sumo is free; RETROBOTS is paid (Price unknown).
Both support cooperative play.