Choose Gauntlet of IRE
Choose Gauntlet of IRE if it's free to play, so the barrier to trying it is zero. Gauntlet of IRE launched in 2017.
Gauntlet of IRE vs Turtle Up
Gauntlet of IRE and Turtle Up both land in Action, Indie, Casual 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, Casual on Steam. Gauntlet of IRE (2017) is 9 years older than Turtle Up (2026). Gauntlet of IRE is free; Turtle Up is paid (Price unknown). 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 Turtle Up
Choose Turtle Up if you want an Adventure experience. On Steam, it's the newer release (2026) and ships with the modern feature baseline. Turtle Up launched in 2026.
Both Gauntlet of IRE and Turtle Up sit in Action, Indie, and Casual 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
 Gauntlet of IRE |  Turtle Up | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2017 | 2026 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Casual | Action, Indie, Adventure, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Unrated |
| Price | Free to play | Price unknown |
| Steam reviews | 68.8% positive (141 reviews) | — |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | KillerPokeGames | grin robot |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie, Casual on Steam.
- Gauntlet of IRE (2017) is 9 years older than Turtle Up (2026).
- Gauntlet of IRE is free; Turtle Up is paid (Price unknown).
- Gauntlet of IRE is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; Turtle Up has no Deck rating yet.
Gauntlet of IRE vs Turtle Up — FAQ
- Should I play Gauntlet of IRE or Turtle Up first?
- If you want chronology, Gauntlet of IRE (2017) came out before Turtle Up (2026). 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 Gauntlet of IRE and Turtle Up similar?
- They overlap on Action, Indie, Casual 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.
- Is Gauntlet of IRE free?
- Yes — Gauntlet of IRE is a free-to-play Steam title. Turtle Up is paid (Price unknown).
- Does Gauntlet of IRE run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Gauntlet of IRE is rated Deck Playable by Valve. Turtle Up doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.