Choose B-12
Choose B-12 if it's free to play, so the barrier to trying it is zero. B-12 launched in 2019.
B-12 vs Bot Hunter
B-12 and Bot Hunter 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. B-12 (2019) is 6 years older than Bot Hunter (2025). B-12 is free; Bot Hunter is paid (3.49 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 Bot Hunter
Choose Bot Hunter if it's the newer release (2025) and ships with the modern feature baseline. Bot Hunter launched in 2025.
Both B-12 and Bot Hunter 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
 B-12 |  Bot Hunter | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2019 | 2025 |
| Genres | Action, Indie | Action, Indie |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Unrated |
| Price | Free to play | 3.49 USD |
| Steam reviews | 78.6% positive (28 reviews) | 8 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Brantisky Interactive | Forge of Wonders |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie on Steam.
- B-12 (2019) is 6 years older than Bot Hunter (2025).
- B-12 is free; Bot Hunter is paid (3.49 USD).
- B-12 is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Bot Hunter has no Deck rating yet.
B-12 vs Bot Hunter — FAQ
- Should I play B-12 or Bot Hunter first?
- If you want chronology, B-12 (2019) came out before Bot Hunter (2025). 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 B-12 and Bot Hunter 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.
- Is B-12 free?
- Yes — B-12 is a free-to-play Steam title. Bot Hunter is paid (3.49 USD).
- Does B-12 run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — B-12 is rated Deck Verified by Valve. Bot Hunter doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.