Choose Retimed
Choose Retimed if you want the Online PvP and Online Co-op side of the pairing. Retimed launched in 2019.
Retimed vs Levelhead
Retimed and Levelhead 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. Retimed (2019) is 1 year older than Levelhead (2020). Levelhead scores higher on Steam reviews (96.4% positive) than Retimed (80.3% 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 Levelhead
Choose Levelhead if you want an Adventure, Simulation, and Massively Multiplayer game with Adjustable Text Size, Color Alternatives, and Camera Comfort. On Steam, it carries the stronger Steam consensus at 96.4% positive across 665 reviews.
Both Retimed and Levelhead sit in Action, Indie, and Casual on Steam and both list Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen, and Shared/Split Screen 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
 Retimed |  Levelhead | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2019 | 2020 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Casual | Action, Indie, Adventure, Simulation, Massively Multiplayer, Free To Play, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Deck Verified |
| Price | 14.99 USD | 4.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 80.3% positive (178 reviews) | 96.4% positive (665 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Shared/Split Screen Co-op | Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op |
| Developers | Team Maniax | Butterscotch Shenanigans |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie, Casual on Steam.
- Retimed (2019) is 1 year older than Levelhead (2020).
- Levelhead scores higher on Steam reviews (96.4% positive) than Retimed (80.3% positive).
- Levelhead is currently ~67% cheaper on Steam than Retimed (4.99 USD vs. 14.99 USD).
- Both support cooperative play.
- Both are Deck Verified.
Retimed vs Levelhead — FAQ
- Which is better, Retimed or Levelhead?
- On Steam reviews Levelhead scores higher (96.4% positive) than Retimed (80.3% positive). Both have enough reviews to trust the signal, so for players using reviews alone, Levelhead is the safer pick. Genre fit still matters — check the side-by-side table for the categories each game lands in.
- Should I play Retimed or Levelhead first?
- If you want chronology, Retimed (2019) came out before Levelhead (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 Retimed and Levelhead 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.
- Do both Retimed and Levelhead have co-op?
- Yes — both list a co-op category on Steam. Specifics differ: Retimed ships Online Co-op, Shared/Split Screen Co-op; Levelhead ships Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op.
- Do Retimed and Levelhead 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.