Choose Robonauts
Choose Robonauts if you want an Adventure experience. On Steam, it's currently about 47% cheaper on the Steam Store. Robonauts launched in 2021.
Robonauts vs Viral Reload EX
Robonauts and Viral Reload EX 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. Robonauts (2021) is 5 years older than Viral Reload EX (2026). Robonauts is currently ~47% cheaper on Steam than Viral Reload EX (3.99 USD vs. 7.49 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 Viral Reload EX
Choose Viral Reload EX if you want the DualShock Controller Support, Gamepad Recommended, and Camera Comfort side of the pairing. On Steam, it's the newer release (2026) and ships with the modern feature baseline. Viral Reload EX launched in 2026.
Both Robonauts and Viral Reload EX sit in Action and Indie on Steam and both list Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen, and Shared/Split Screen 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
 Robonauts |  Viral Reload EX | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2021 | 2026 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Adventure | Action, Indie |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 3.99 USD | 7.49 USD |
| Steam reviews | 9 reviews | 5 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op | Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op |
| Developers | QubicGames | Retrocade Media |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie on Steam.
- Robonauts (2021) is 5 years older than Viral Reload EX (2026).
- Robonauts is currently ~47% cheaper on Steam than Viral Reload EX (3.99 USD vs. 7.49 USD).
- Both support cooperative play.
Robonauts vs Viral Reload EX — FAQ
- Should I play Robonauts or Viral Reload EX first?
- If you want chronology, Robonauts (2021) came out before Viral Reload EX (2026). 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 Robonauts and Viral Reload EX 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 Robonauts and Viral Reload EX have co-op?
- Yes — both list a co-op category on Steam. Specifics differ: Robonauts ships Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op; Viral Reload EX ships Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op.