Choose Gladio
Choose Gladio if it's currently about 50% cheaper on the Steam Store. Gladio launched in 2018.
Gladio vs Diatomic
Gladio and Diatomic 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. Gladio (2018) is 6 years older than Diatomic (2024). Diatomic scores higher on Steam reviews (74.7% positive) than Gladio (55% 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 Diatomic
Choose Diatomic if it's the newer release (2024) and ships with the modern feature baseline. Diatomic launched in 2024.
Both Gladio and Diatomic sit in Action 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
 Gladio |  Diatomic | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2018 | 2024 |
| Genres | Action, Indie | Action, Indie |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Deck Playable |
| Price | 4.99 USD | 9.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 55% positive (40 reviews) | 74.7% positive (83 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | 4188 Studios | Diatomic Studios |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie on Steam.
- Gladio (2018) is 6 years older than Diatomic (2024).
- Diatomic scores higher on Steam reviews (74.7% positive) than Gladio (55% positive).
- Gladio is currently ~50% cheaper on Steam than Diatomic (4.99 USD vs. 9.99 USD).
- Diatomic is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; Gladio has no Deck rating yet.
Gladio vs Diatomic — FAQ
- Should I play Gladio or Diatomic first?
- If you want chronology, Gladio (2018) came out before Diatomic (2024). 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 Gladio and Diatomic 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.