Choose B.O.T.S. and the Robofriends
Choose B.O.T.S. and the Robofriends if it matches what drew you to this matchup. B.O.T.S. and the Robofriends launched in 2020.
B.O.T.S. and the Robofriends vs The B.L.O.O.M Initiative
B.O.T.S. and the Robofriends and The B.L.O.O.M Initiative 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. B.O.T.S. and the Robofriends (2020) is 5 years older than The B.L.O.O.M Initiative (2025). The B.L.O.O.M Initiative is currently ~60% cheaper on Steam than B.O.T.S. and the Robofriends (3.99 USD vs. 9.99 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 The B.L.O.O.M Initiative
Choose The B.L.O.O.M Initiative if you want a Casual game with Shared/Split Screen PvP and PvP. On Steam, it's currently about 60% cheaper on the Steam Store. The B.L.O.O.M Initiative launched in 2025.
Both B.O.T.S. and the Robofriends and The B.L.O.O.M Initiative 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
 B.O.T.S. and the Robofriends |  The B.L.O.O.M Initiative | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2020 | 2025 |
| Genres | Action, Indie | Action, Indie, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows, macOS |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 9.99 USD | 3.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 100% positive (11 reviews) | 5 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op | Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op |
| Developers | Game Grotto Softworks | Trema-Coding |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie on Steam.
- B.O.T.S. and the Robofriends (2020) is 5 years older than The B.L.O.O.M Initiative (2025).
- The B.L.O.O.M Initiative is currently ~60% cheaper on Steam than B.O.T.S. and the Robofriends (3.99 USD vs. 9.99 USD).
- Both support cooperative play.
B.O.T.S. and the Robofriends vs The B.L.O.O.M Initiative — FAQ
- Should I play B.O.T.S. and the Robofriends or The B.L.O.O.M Initiative first?
- If you want chronology, B.O.T.S. and the Robofriends (2020) came out before The B.L.O.O.M Initiative (2025). 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 B.O.T.S. and the Robofriends and The B.L.O.O.M Initiative 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 B.O.T.S. and the Robofriends and The B.L.O.O.M Initiative have co-op?
- Yes — both list a co-op category on Steam. Specifics differ: B.O.T.S. and the Robofriends ships Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op; The B.L.O.O.M Initiative ships Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op.