Choose ExtremeRetroArena
Choose ExtremeRetroArena if it's currently about 50% cheaper on the Steam Store. ExtremeRetroArena launched in 2022.
ExtremeRetroArena vs Kells
ExtremeRetroArena and Kells both land in Action, Strategy, 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, Strategy, Indie on Steam. Kells (2021) is 1 year older than ExtremeRetroArena (2022). ExtremeRetroArena is currently ~50% cheaper on Steam than Kells (2.99 USD vs. 5.99 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 Kells
Choose Kells if you want an Adventure game with Steam Leaderboards. Kells launched in 2021.
Both ExtremeRetroArena and Kells sit in Action, Strategy, and Indie 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
 ExtremeRetroArena |  Kells | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2022 | 2021 |
| Genres | Action, Strategy, Indie, Casual | Action, Strategy, Indie, Adventure, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 2.99 USD | 5.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 1 reviews | 3 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Primrose Taylor | Steelgaze Studio |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Strategy, Indie on Steam.
- Kells (2021) is 1 year older than ExtremeRetroArena (2022).
- ExtremeRetroArena is currently ~50% cheaper on Steam than Kells (2.99 USD vs. 5.99 USD).
ExtremeRetroArena vs Kells — FAQ
- Should I play ExtremeRetroArena or Kells first?
- If you want chronology, Kells (2021) came out before ExtremeRetroArena (2022). 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 ExtremeRetroArena and Kells similar?
- They overlap on Action, Strategy, 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.