Choose Recompile
Choose Recompile if you want an Indie experience. On Steam, it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. Recompile launched in 2021.
Recompile vs Fe
Recompile and Fe both land in Action, Adventure 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, Adventure on Steam. Fe (2020) is 1 year older than Recompile (2021). Fe scores higher on Steam reviews (78.1% positive) than Recompile (65.4% 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 Fe
Choose Fe if it carries the stronger Steam consensus at 78.1% positive across 278 reviews.
Both Recompile and Fe sit in Action and Adventure 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
 Recompile |  Fe | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2021 | 2020 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Adventure | Action, Adventure |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Deck Playable |
| Price | 19.99 USD | 3.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 65.4% positive (104 reviews) | 78.1% positive (278 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Phigames | Zoink |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Adventure on Steam.
- Fe (2020) is 1 year older than Recompile (2021).
- Fe scores higher on Steam reviews (78.1% positive) than Recompile (65.4% positive).
- Fe is currently ~80% cheaper on Steam than Recompile (3.99 USD vs. 19.99 USD).
- Steam Deck: Recompile is Deck Verified, Fe is Deck Playable.
Recompile vs Fe — FAQ
- Which is better, Recompile or Fe?
- On Steam reviews Fe scores higher (78.1% positive) than Recompile (65.4% positive). Both have enough reviews to trust the signal, so for players using reviews alone, Fe is the safer pick. Genre fit still matters — check the side-by-side table for the categories each game lands in.
- Should I play Recompile or Fe first?
- If you want chronology, Fe (2020) came out before Recompile (2021). 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 Recompile and Fe similar?
- They overlap on Action, Adventure 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.