Choose RICO
Choose RICO if it matches what drew you to this matchup. RICO launched in 2019.
RICO vs Destropolis
RICO and Destropolis 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. RICO (2019) is 1 year older than Destropolis (2020). Destropolis scores higher on Steam reviews (90.2% positive) than RICO (62.2% 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 Destropolis
Choose Destropolis if you want a RPG game with Steam Leaderboards. On Steam, it carries the stronger Steam consensus at 90.2% positive across 133 reviews.
Both RICO and Destropolis 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
 RICO |  Destropolis | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2019 | 2020 |
| Genres | Action, Indie | Action, Indie, RPG |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Unsupported | Deck Verified |
| Price | 2.99 USD | 0.77 USD |
| Steam reviews | 62.2% positive (275 reviews) | 90.2% positive (133 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op | Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op |
| Developers | Ground Shatter | Igrek Games |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie on Steam.
- RICO (2019) is 1 year older than Destropolis (2020).
- Destropolis scores higher on Steam reviews (90.2% positive) than RICO (62.2% positive).
- Destropolis is currently ~74% cheaper on Steam than RICO (0.77 USD vs. 2.99 USD).
- Both support cooperative play.
- Steam Deck: RICO is Deck Unsupported, Destropolis is Deck Verified.
RICO vs Destropolis — FAQ
- Which is better, RICO or Destropolis?
- On Steam reviews Destropolis scores higher (90.2% positive) than RICO (62.2% positive). Both have enough reviews to trust the signal, so for players using reviews alone, Destropolis is the safer pick. Genre fit still matters — check the side-by-side table for the categories each game lands in.
- Should I play RICO or Destropolis first?
- If you want chronology, RICO (2019) came out before Destropolis (2020). 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 RICO and Destropolis 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 RICO and Destropolis have co-op?
- Yes — both list a co-op category on Steam. Specifics differ: RICO ships Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op; Destropolis ships Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op.