Choose Temtem
Choose Temtem if you want an Adventure and Massively Multiplayer game with MMO, Online Co-op, and Camera Comfort. 17,954 Steam reviews back the pick.
Temtem vs Cassette Beasts
Temtem and Cassette Beasts both land in Indie, RPG 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 Indie, RPG on Steam. Temtem (2022) is 1 year older than Cassette Beasts (2023). Cassette Beasts scores higher on Steam reviews (95.8% positive) than Temtem (82.6% 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 Cassette Beasts
Choose Cassette Beasts if you want the Shared/Split Screen and Shared/Split Screen Co-op side of the pairing. On Steam, it carries the stronger Steam consensus at 95.8% positive across 5,994 reviews.
Both Temtem and Cassette Beasts sit in Indie and RPG on Steam and both list Multi-player, Online PvP, and PvP, 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
 Temtem |  Cassette Beasts | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2022 | 2023 |
| Genres | Indie, Adventure, Massively Multiplayer, RPG | Indie, RPG |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Deck Verified |
| Price | 44.99 USD | 19.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 82.6% positive (17,954 reviews) | 95.8% positive (5,994 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Cross-Platform Multiplayer, Online Co-op | Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op |
| Developers | Crema | Bytten Studio |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, RPG on Steam.
- Temtem (2022) is 1 year older than Cassette Beasts (2023).
- Cassette Beasts scores higher on Steam reviews (95.8% positive) than Temtem (82.6% positive).
- Cassette Beasts is currently ~56% cheaper on Steam than Temtem (19.99 USD vs. 44.99 USD).
- Both support cooperative play.
- Both are Deck Verified.
Temtem vs Cassette Beasts — FAQ
- Which is better, Temtem or Cassette Beasts?
- On Steam reviews Cassette Beasts scores higher (95.8% positive) than Temtem (82.6% positive). Both have enough reviews to trust the signal, so for players using reviews alone, Cassette Beasts is the safer pick. Genre fit still matters — check the side-by-side table for the categories each game lands in.
- Should I play Temtem or Cassette Beasts first?
- If you want chronology, Temtem (2022) came out before Cassette Beasts (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 Temtem and Cassette Beasts similar?
- They overlap on Indie, RPG 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 Temtem and Cassette Beasts have co-op?
- Yes — both list a co-op category on Steam. Specifics differ: Temtem ships Online Co-op, Co-op; Cassette Beasts ships Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op.
- Do Temtem and Cassette Beasts 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.