Choose Redactem
Choose Redactem if you want a Strategy and Casual experience. On Steam, it's currently about 58% cheaper on the Steam Store. Redactem launched in 2016.
Redactem vs Sumoman
Redactem and Sumoman 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. Redactem (2016) is 1 year older than Sumoman (2017). Sumoman scores higher on Steam reviews (72.3% positive) than Redactem (53.4% 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 Sumoman
Choose Sumoman if you want an Adventure game with Multi-player and Shared/Split Screen. On Steam, it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. Sumoman launched in 2017.
Both Redactem and Sumoman sit in Action and Indie 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
 Redactem |  Sumoman | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2016 | 2017 |
| Genres | Action, Strategy, Indie, Casual | Action, Indie, Adventure |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS | Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Deck Verified |
| Price | 4.99 USD | 11.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 53.4% positive (58 reviews) | 72.3% positive (119 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Multi-player |
| Developers | Elliott Jones | Tequilabyte Studio |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie on Steam.
- Redactem (2016) is 1 year older than Sumoman (2017).
- Sumoman scores higher on Steam reviews (72.3% positive) than Redactem (53.4% positive).
- Redactem is currently ~58% cheaper on Steam than Sumoman (4.99 USD vs. 11.99 USD).
- Sumoman is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Redactem has no Deck rating yet.
Redactem vs Sumoman — FAQ
- Should I play Redactem or Sumoman first?
- If you want chronology, Redactem (2016) came out before Sumoman (2017). 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 Redactem and Sumoman 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 Redactem have multiplayer like Sumoman?
- No. Sumoman supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player), while Redactem is listed as single-player only.