Choose Super Markup Man
Choose Super Markup Man if you want the Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen, and Shared/Split Screen Co-op side of the pairing. On Steam, it's currently about 75% cheaper on the Steam Store. Super Markup Man launched in 2016.
Super Markup Man vs CODING ROBO
Super Markup Man and CODING ROBO both land in Indie, Casual 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 Indie, Casual on Steam. Super Markup Man (2016) is 7 years older than CODING ROBO (2023). Super Markup Man is currently ~75% cheaper on Steam than CODING ROBO (2.49 USD vs. 9.99 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 CODING ROBO
Choose CODING ROBO if you want an Action and Strategy experience. On Steam, it's the newer release (2023) and ships with the modern feature baseline. CODING ROBO launched in 2023.
Both Super Markup Man and CODING ROBO sit in Indie and Casual on Steam, 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
 Super Markup Man |  CODING ROBO | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2016 | 2023 |
| Genres | Indie, Casual | Action, Strategy, Indie, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 2.49 USD | 9.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 81.8% positive (66 reviews) | 2 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op | Single-player only |
| Developers | Roppy Chop Studios | monacrea |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Casual on Steam.
- Super Markup Man (2016) is 7 years older than CODING ROBO (2023).
- Super Markup Man is currently ~75% cheaper on Steam than CODING ROBO (2.49 USD vs. 9.99 USD).
- Super Markup Man has co-op; CODING ROBO does not.
Super Markup Man vs CODING ROBO — FAQ
- Should I play Super Markup Man or CODING ROBO first?
- If you want chronology, Super Markup Man (2016) came out before CODING ROBO (2023). 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 Super Markup Man and CODING ROBO similar?
- They overlap on Indie, Casual 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 CODING ROBO have multiplayer like Super Markup Man?
- No. Super Markup Man supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op), while CODING ROBO is listed as single-player only.