Choose People
Choose People if it's a focused single-player run rather than a multiplayer commitment. People launched in 2020.
People vs Alpha Shark
People and Alpha Shark both land in Action, Strategy, 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, Strategy, Indie on Steam. People (2020) is 1 year older than Alpha Shark (2021). Alpha Shark scores higher on Steam reviews (82.6% positive) than People (62.5% 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 Alpha Shark
Choose Alpha Shark if you want the Multi-player, Online PvP, and Online Co-op side of the pairing. On Steam, it's currently about 40% cheaper on the Steam Store. Alpha Shark launched in 2021.
Both People and Alpha Shark sit in Action, Strategy, and 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
 People |  Alpha Shark | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2020 | 2021 |
| Genres | Action, Strategy, Indie, Adventure, Simulation, Casual | Action, Strategy, Indie, Adventure, Simulation, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 9.99 USD | 5.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 62.5% positive (16 reviews) | 82.6% positive (23 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op |
| Developers | Revmatek | Revmatek |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Strategy, Indie on Steam.
- People (2020) is 1 year older than Alpha Shark (2021).
- Alpha Shark scores higher on Steam reviews (82.6% positive) than People (62.5% positive).
- Alpha Shark is currently ~40% cheaper on Steam than People (5.99 USD vs. 9.99 USD).
- Alpha Shark has co-op; People does not.
People vs Alpha Shark — FAQ
- Should I play People or Alpha Shark first?
- If you want chronology, People (2020) came out before Alpha Shark (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 People and Alpha Shark similar?
- They overlap on Action, Strategy, 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.
- Does People have multiplayer like Alpha Shark?
- No. Alpha Shark supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op), while People is listed as single-player only.