Geometry Wars: Retro Evolved vs ColecoVision Flashback
Geometry Wars: Retro Evolved and ColecoVision Flashback both land in 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 are Casual games on Steam. Geometry Wars: Retro Evolved (2007) is 9 years older than ColecoVision Flashback (2016). Geometry Wars: Retro Evolved scores higher on Steam reviews (91.9% positive) than ColecoVision Flashback (40% positive). No login or purchase needed — scroll for the full table, the verdict FAQ, and links to ranked similar games for both titles.
Side-by-side comparison
 Geometry Wars: Retro Evolved |  ColecoVision Flashback | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2007 | 2016 |
| Genres | Casual | Casual |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Deck Playable |
| Price | 3.99 USD | 19.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 91.9% positive (826 reviews) | 40% positive (15 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Bizarre Creations | AtGames |
Side by side
- Both are Casual games on Steam.
- Geometry Wars: Retro Evolved (2007) is 9 years older than ColecoVision Flashback (2016).
- Geometry Wars: Retro Evolved scores higher on Steam reviews (91.9% positive) than ColecoVision Flashback (40% positive).
- Geometry Wars: Retro Evolved is currently ~80% cheaper on Steam than ColecoVision Flashback (3.99 USD vs. 19.99 USD).
- Steam Deck: Geometry Wars: Retro Evolved is Deck Verified, ColecoVision Flashback is Deck Playable.
Geometry Wars: Retro Evolved vs ColecoVision Flashback — FAQ
- Should I play Geometry Wars: Retro Evolved or ColecoVision Flashback first?
- If you want chronology, Geometry Wars: Retro Evolved (2007) came out before ColecoVision Flashback (2016). 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 Geometry Wars: Retro Evolved and ColecoVision Flashback similar?
- They overlap on 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.