Choose 1 Screen Platformer
Choose 1 Screen Platformer if you want an Adventure experience. On Steam, it's currently about 63% cheaper on the Steam Store. 1 Screen Platformer launched in 2019.
1 Screen Platformer vs Code Arcturus
1 Screen Platformer and Code Arcturus both land in Action, 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, Indie on Steam. 1 Screen Platformer (2019) is 1 year older than Code Arcturus (2020). 1 Screen Platformer is currently ~63% cheaper on Steam than Code Arcturus (1.49 USD vs. 3.99 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 Code Arcturus
Choose Code Arcturus if it matches what drew you to this matchup. Code Arcturus launched in 2020.
Both 1 Screen Platformer and Code Arcturus sit in Action and Indie on Steam and both list Steam Leaderboards, 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
 1 Screen Platformer |  Code Arcturus | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2019 | 2020 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Adventure | Action, Indie |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Unrated |
| Price | 1.49 USD | 3.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 87% positive (169 reviews) | 3 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Return To Adventure Mountain, LLC | Norbert Érsek |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie on Steam.
- 1 Screen Platformer (2019) is 1 year older than Code Arcturus (2020).
- 1 Screen Platformer is currently ~63% cheaper on Steam than Code Arcturus (1.49 USD vs. 3.99 USD).
- 1 Screen Platformer is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Code Arcturus has no Deck rating yet.
1 Screen Platformer vs Code Arcturus — FAQ
- Should I play 1 Screen Platformer or Code Arcturus first?
- If you want chronology, 1 Screen Platformer (2019) came out before Code Arcturus (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 1 Screen Platformer and Code Arcturus similar?
- They overlap on Action, 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.
- Does 1 Screen Platformer run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — 1 Screen Platformer is rated Deck Verified by Valve. Code Arcturus doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.