Choose Solar Purge
Choose Solar Purge if you want an Adventure, RPG, and Early Access experience. Solar Purge launched in 2020.
Solar Purge vs B.O.T.S. and the Robofriends
Solar Purge and B.O.T.S. and the Robofriends 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. Both released in 2020. B.O.T.S. and the Robofriends scores higher on Steam reviews (100% positive) than Solar Purge (70.8% 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 B.O.T.S. and the Robofriends
Choose B.O.T.S. and the Robofriends if it's currently about 60% cheaper on the Steam Store. B.O.T.S. and the Robofriends launched in 2020.
Both Solar Purge and B.O.T.S. and the Robofriends sit in Action and Indie on Steam and both list Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen, and Shared/Split Screen Co-op, 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
 Solar Purge |  B.O.T.S. and the Robofriends | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2020 | 2020 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Adventure, RPG, Early Access | Action, Indie |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 24.99 USD | 9.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 70.8% positive (24 reviews) | 100% positive (11 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op | Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op |
| Developers | Hitscan Games | Game Grotto Softworks |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie on Steam.
- Both released in 2020.
- B.O.T.S. and the Robofriends scores higher on Steam reviews (100% positive) than Solar Purge (70.8% positive).
- B.O.T.S. and the Robofriends is currently ~60% cheaper on Steam than Solar Purge (9.99 USD vs. 24.99 USD).
- Both support cooperative play.
Solar Purge vs B.O.T.S. and the Robofriends — FAQ
- Are Solar Purge and B.O.T.S. and the Robofriends 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.
- Do both Solar Purge and B.O.T.S. and the Robofriends have co-op?
- Yes — both list a co-op category on Steam. Specifics differ: Solar Purge ships Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op; B.O.T.S. and the Robofriends ships Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op.