Choose Freaky Awesome
Choose Freaky Awesome if you want an Indie game with Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen, and Online PvP. On Steam, it's currently about 50% cheaper on the Steam Store. Freaky Awesome launched in 2017.
Freaky Awesome vs RAD
Freaky Awesome and RAD 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. Freaky Awesome (2017) is 2 years older than RAD (2019). RAD scores higher on Steam reviews (76.1% positive) than Freaky Awesome (55.9% 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 RAD
Choose RAD if it's a focused single-player run rather than a multiplayer commitment. RAD launched in 2019.
Both Freaky Awesome and RAD sit in Action 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
 Freaky Awesome |  RAD | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2017 | 2019 |
| Genres | Action, Indie | Action |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Deck Verified |
| Price | 9.99 USD | 19.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 55.9% positive (59 reviews) | 76.1% positive (426 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Shared/Split Screen Co-op | Single-player only |
| Developers | Mandragora | Double Fine Productions |
Side by side
- Both are Action games on Steam.
- Freaky Awesome (2017) is 2 years older than RAD (2019).
- RAD scores higher on Steam reviews (76.1% positive) than Freaky Awesome (55.9% positive).
- Freaky Awesome is currently ~50% cheaper on Steam than RAD (9.99 USD vs. 19.99 USD).
- Freaky Awesome has co-op; RAD does not.
- Both are Deck Verified.
Freaky Awesome vs RAD — FAQ
- Should I play Freaky Awesome or RAD first?
- If you want chronology, Freaky Awesome (2017) came out before RAD (2019). 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 Freaky Awesome and RAD 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.
- Does RAD have multiplayer like Freaky Awesome?
- No. Freaky Awesome supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player, Online Co-op, Shared/Split Screen Co-op), while RAD is listed as single-player only.
- Do Freaky Awesome and RAD both run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — both are Steam Deck Verified, meaning Valve confirms they run with full controller support, legible text, and default settings out of the box.