Choose Temtem
Choose Temtem if you want a Massively Multiplayer and RPG game with Multi-player, MMO, and Online PvP. On Steam, it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. 17,954 Steam reviews back the pick.
Temtem vs Connect Collect
Temtem and Connect Collect both land in Indie, Adventure 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, Adventure on Steam. Temtem (2022) is 2 years older than Connect Collect (2024). Connect Collect is currently ~95% cheaper on Steam than Temtem (2.33 USD vs. 44.99 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 Connect Collect
Choose Connect Collect if you want a Strategy experience. On Steam, it's currently about 95% cheaper on the Steam Store. Connect Collect launched in 2024.
Both Temtem and Connect Collect sit in Indie and Adventure on Steam and both list Keyboard Only Option, Mouse Only Option, and Touch Only Option, 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 |  Connect Collect | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2022 | 2024 |
| Genres | Indie, Adventure, Massively Multiplayer, RPG | Strategy, Indie, Adventure |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Unrated |
| Price | 44.99 USD | 2.33 USD |
| Steam reviews | 82.6% positive (17,954 reviews) | — |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Cross-Platform Multiplayer, Online Co-op | Single-player only |
| Developers | Crema | 高橋佑 |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Adventure on Steam.
- Temtem (2022) is 2 years older than Connect Collect (2024).
- Connect Collect is currently ~95% cheaper on Steam than Temtem (2.33 USD vs. 44.99 USD).
- Temtem has co-op; Connect Collect does not.
- Temtem is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Connect Collect has no Deck rating yet.
Temtem vs Connect Collect — FAQ
- Should I play Temtem or Connect Collect first?
- If you want chronology, Temtem (2022) came out before Connect Collect (2024). 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 Connect Collect similar?
- They overlap on Indie, Adventure 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 Connect Collect have multiplayer like Temtem?
- No. Temtem supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player, Cross-Platform Multiplayer, Online Co-op), while Connect Collect is listed as single-player only.
- Does Temtem run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Temtem is rated Deck Verified by Valve. Connect Collect doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.