Choose Arkshot
Choose Arkshot if you want the Multi-player side of the pairing. Arkshot launched in 2016.
Arkshot vs 03.04
Arkshot and 03.04 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. Arkshot (2016) is 3 years older than 03.04 (2019). 03.04 scores higher on Steam reviews (75.4% positive) than Arkshot (74.4% 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 03.04
Choose 03.04 if you want an Adventure experience. On Steam, it's free to play, so the barrier to trying it is zero. 03.04 launched in 2019.
Both Arkshot and 03.04 sit in Action and Indie on Steam, so either pick lands in the same broad neighborhood. Steam reviews are nearly tied (74.4% vs 75.4% positive), so genre fit is the cleanest tiebreaker — scroll the table for the feature-by-feature view.
Side-by-side comparison
 Arkshot |  03.04 | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2016 | 2019 |
| Genres | Action, Indie | Action, Indie, Adventure |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Deck Playable |
| Price | 4.99 USD | Free to play |
| Steam reviews | 74.4% positive (43 reviews) | 75.4% positive (130 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player | Single-player only |
| Developers | Code Avarice | JPEG OF PAIN GAMES |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie on Steam.
- Arkshot (2016) is 3 years older than 03.04 (2019).
- 03.04 scores higher on Steam reviews (75.4% positive) than Arkshot (74.4% positive).
- 03.04 is free; Arkshot is paid (4.99 USD).
- 03.04 is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; Arkshot has no Deck rating yet.
Arkshot vs 03.04 — FAQ
- Should I play Arkshot or 03.04 first?
- If you want chronology, Arkshot (2016) came out before 03.04 (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 Arkshot and 03.04 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.
- Does 03.04 have multiplayer like Arkshot?
- No. Arkshot supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player), while 03.04 is listed as single-player only.
- Is 03.04 free?
- Yes — 03.04 is a free-to-play Steam title. Arkshot is paid (4.99 USD).