Choose SKYRAID
Choose SKYRAID if you want a Strategy, Simulation, and Casual experience. SKYRAID launched in 2022.
SKYRAID vs Rakuten
SKYRAID and Rakuten 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. Rakuten (2021) is 1 year older than SKYRAID (2022). Rakuten is currently ~50% cheaper on Steam than SKYRAID (9.99 USD vs. 19.99 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 Rakuten
Choose Rakuten if you want an Adventure experience. On Steam, it's currently about 50% cheaper on the Steam Store. Rakuten launched in 2021.
Both SKYRAID and Rakuten sit in Action and Indie on Steam and both list Multi-player, Online PvP, and Online 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
 SKYRAID |  Rakuten | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2022 | 2021 |
| Genres | Action, Strategy, Indie, Simulation, Casual, Early Access | Action, Indie, Adventure |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 19.99 USD | 9.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 100% positive (10 reviews) | 1 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op |
| Developers | Zaidos Games | TheRealDan |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie on Steam.
- Rakuten (2021) is 1 year older than SKYRAID (2022).
- Rakuten is currently ~50% cheaper on Steam than SKYRAID (9.99 USD vs. 19.99 USD).
- Both support cooperative play.
SKYRAID vs Rakuten — FAQ
- Should I play SKYRAID or Rakuten first?
- If you want chronology, Rakuten (2021) came out before SKYRAID (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 SKYRAID and Rakuten 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 SKYRAID and Rakuten have co-op?
- Yes — both list a co-op category on Steam. Specifics differ: SKYRAID ships Online Co-op, Co-op; Rakuten ships Online Co-op, Co-op.