Choose Massive
Choose Massive if it matches what drew you to this matchup. Massive launched in 2020.
Massive vs Flashlight
Massive and Flashlight both land in Action, Indie, Adventure 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, Adventure on Steam. Massive (2020) is 1 year older than Flashlight (2021). Flashlight is currently ~85% cheaper on Steam than Massive (2.99 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 Flashlight
Choose Flashlight if it's currently about 85% cheaper on the Steam Store. Flashlight launched in 2021.
Both Massive and Flashlight sit in Action, Indie, and Adventure on Steam and both list Multi-player, Online PvP, and Online 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
 Massive |  Flashlight | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2020 | 2021 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Adventure | Action, Indie, Adventure |
| Platforms | Windows, Linux | Windows, macOS |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 19.99 USD | 2.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 38.1% positive (21 reviews) | 2 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Cross-Platform Multiplayer, Online Co-op | Multi-player, Cross-Platform Multiplayer, Online Co-op |
| Developers | Rootify | SouthWater Games |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie, Adventure on Steam.
- Massive (2020) is 1 year older than Flashlight (2021).
- Flashlight is currently ~85% cheaper on Steam than Massive (2.99 USD vs. 19.99 USD).
- Both support cooperative play.
Massive vs Flashlight — FAQ
- Should I play Massive or Flashlight first?
- If you want chronology, Massive (2020) came out before Flashlight (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 Massive and Flashlight similar?
- They overlap on Action, Indie, Adventure 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 Massive and Flashlight have co-op?
- Yes — both list a co-op category on Steam. Specifics differ: Massive ships Online Co-op, Co-op; Flashlight ships Online Co-op, Co-op.