Choose CARSTEROIDS
Choose CARSTEROIDS if you want the Shared/Split Screen PvP and PvP side of the pairing. CARSTEROIDS launched in 2019.
CARSTEROIDS vs A ARMY BASE
CARSTEROIDS and A ARMY BASE 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. CARSTEROIDS (2019) is 4 years older than A ARMY BASE (2023). A ARMY BASE is currently ~80% cheaper on Steam than CARSTEROIDS (0.99 USD vs. 4.99 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 A ARMY BASE
Choose A ARMY BASE if it's currently about 80% cheaper on the Steam Store. A ARMY BASE launched in 2023.
Both CARSTEROIDS and A ARMY BASE 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
 CARSTEROIDS |  A ARMY BASE | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2019 | 2023 |
| Genres | Action, Indie | Action, Indie |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 4.99 USD | 0.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 3 reviews | 4 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op | Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op |
| Developers | bkdove studios | Andy Law |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie on Steam.
- CARSTEROIDS (2019) is 4 years older than A ARMY BASE (2023).
- A ARMY BASE is currently ~80% cheaper on Steam than CARSTEROIDS (0.99 USD vs. 4.99 USD).
- Both support cooperative play.
CARSTEROIDS vs A ARMY BASE — FAQ
- Should I play CARSTEROIDS or A ARMY BASE first?
- If you want chronology, CARSTEROIDS (2019) came out before A ARMY BASE (2023). 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 CARSTEROIDS and A ARMY BASE 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 CARSTEROIDS and A ARMY BASE have co-op?
- Yes — both list a co-op category on Steam. Specifics differ: CARSTEROIDS ships Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op; A ARMY BASE ships Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op.