Choose Jamestown
Choose Jamestown if you want an Indie game with Shared/Split Screen. On Steam, it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. Jamestown launched in 2011.
Jamestown vs EXZEAL
Jamestown and EXZEAL both land in Action 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 Action games on Steam. Jamestown (2011) is 5 years older than EXZEAL (2016). Jamestown scores higher on Steam reviews (94% positive) than EXZEAL (53.3% 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 EXZEAL
Choose EXZEAL if it's currently about 76% cheaper on the Steam Store. EXZEAL launched in 2016.
Both Jamestown and EXZEAL sit in Action on Steam and both list Multi-player, Steam Leaderboards, and Shared/Split Screen PvP, 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
 Jamestown |  EXZEAL | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2011 | 2016 |
| Genres | Action, Indie | Action |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Deck Playable |
| Price | 9.99 USD | 2.39 USD |
| Steam reviews | 94% positive (503 reviews) | 53.3% positive (15 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op | Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op |
| Developers | Final Form Games | TRIANGLE SERVICE |
Side by side
- Both are Action games on Steam.
- Jamestown (2011) is 5 years older than EXZEAL (2016).
- Jamestown scores higher on Steam reviews (94% positive) than EXZEAL (53.3% positive).
- EXZEAL is currently ~76% cheaper on Steam than Jamestown (2.39 USD vs. 9.99 USD).
- Both support cooperative play.
- Steam Deck: Jamestown is Deck Verified, EXZEAL is Deck Playable.
Jamestown vs EXZEAL — FAQ
- Should I play Jamestown or EXZEAL first?
- If you want chronology, Jamestown (2011) came out before EXZEAL (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 Jamestown and EXZEAL similar?
- They overlap on Action 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 Jamestown and EXZEAL have co-op?
- Yes — both list a co-op category on Steam. Specifics differ: Jamestown ships Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op; EXZEAL ships Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op.