Choose Recompile
Choose Recompile if you want an Action and Adventure experience. On Steam, it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. Recompile launched in 2021.
Recompile vs Gun Frog
Recompile and Gun Frog both land in 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 are Indie games on Steam. Recompile (2021) is 3 years older than Gun Frog (2024). Gun Frog scores higher on Steam reviews (94.3% 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 Gun Frog
Choose Gun Frog if it carries the stronger Steam consensus at 94.3% positive across 261 reviews.
Both Recompile and Gun Frog sit in Indie 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 |  Gun Frog | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2021 | 2024 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Adventure | Indie |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Deck Playable |
| Price | 19.99 USD | 2.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 65.4% positive (104 reviews) | 94.3% positive (261 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Phigames | Zoteling |
Side by side
- Both are Indie games on Steam.
- Recompile (2021) is 3 years older than Gun Frog (2024).
- Gun Frog scores higher on Steam reviews (94.3% positive) than Recompile (65.4% positive).
- Gun Frog is currently ~85% cheaper on Steam than Recompile (2.99 USD vs. 19.99 USD).
- Steam Deck: Recompile is Deck Verified, Gun Frog is Deck Playable.
Recompile vs Gun Frog — FAQ
- Which is better, Recompile or Gun Frog?
- On Steam reviews Gun Frog scores higher (94.3% positive) than Recompile (65.4% positive). Both have enough reviews to trust the signal, so for players using reviews alone, Gun Frog 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 Gun Frog first?
- If you want chronology, Recompile (2021) came out before Gun Frog (2024). 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 Gun Frog similar?
- They overlap on 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.