Choose RETROBOTS
Choose RETROBOTS if you want the Gamepad Recommended side of the pairing. RETROBOTS launched in 2027.
RETROBOTS vs SplatStick
RETROBOTS and SplatStick 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. Both support cooperative play. 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 SplatStick
Choose SplatStick if you want a Massively Multiplayer and Casual game with Online PvP, Online Co-op, and Adjustable Difficulty.
Both RETROBOTS and SplatStick sit in Action and 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.
Side-by-side comparison
 RETROBOTS |  SplatStick | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2027 | — |
| Genres | Action, Indie | Action, Indie, Massively Multiplayer, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | Price unknown | Price unknown |
| Steam reviews | — | — |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op | Multi-player, Cross-Platform Multiplayer, Online Co-op |
| Developers | Tornado Kick Studios | Ramil Nasrullaev |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie on Steam.
- Both support cooperative play.
RETROBOTS vs SplatStick — FAQ
- Are RETROBOTS and SplatStick 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 RETROBOTS and SplatStick have co-op?
- Yes — both list a co-op category on Steam. Specifics differ: RETROBOTS ships Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op; SplatStick ships Online Co-op, Shared/Split Screen Co-op.