Choose GTFO
Choose GTFO if it matches what drew you to this matchup. 25,271 Steam reviews back the pick.
GTFO vs SCP: Retrieval
GTFO and SCP: Retrieval both land in Action 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 Action games on Steam. GTFO (2021) is 3 years older than SCP: Retrieval (2024). GTFO scores higher on Steam reviews (88.5% positive) than SCP: Retrieval (76.2% 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 SCP: Retrieval
Choose SCP: Retrieval if you want an Early Access experience. On Steam, it's currently about 88% cheaper on the Steam Store. SCP: Retrieval launched in 2024.
Both GTFO and SCP: Retrieval sit in Action on Steam and both list Multi-player, Online Co-op, and 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
 GTFO |  SCP: Retrieval | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2021 | 2024 |
| Genres | Action | Action, Early Access |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Unrated |
| Price | 39.99 USD | 4.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 88.5% positive (25,271 reviews) | 76.2% positive (21 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op |
| Developers | 10 Chambers | Arcsteel Games |
Side by side
- Both are Action games on Steam.
- GTFO (2021) is 3 years older than SCP: Retrieval (2024).
- GTFO scores higher on Steam reviews (88.5% positive) than SCP: Retrieval (76.2% positive).
- SCP: Retrieval is currently ~88% cheaper on Steam than GTFO (4.99 USD vs. 39.99 USD).
- Both support cooperative play.
- GTFO is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; SCP: Retrieval has no Deck rating yet.
GTFO vs SCP: Retrieval — FAQ
- Should I play GTFO or SCP: Retrieval first?
- If you want chronology, GTFO (2021) came out before SCP: Retrieval (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 GTFO and SCP: Retrieval similar?
- They overlap on Action 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 GTFO and SCP: Retrieval have co-op?
- Yes — both list a co-op category on Steam. Specifics differ: GTFO ships Online Co-op, Co-op; SCP: Retrieval ships Online Co-op, Co-op.
- Does GTFO run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — GTFO is rated Deck Playable by Valve. SCP: Retrieval doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.