Choose Alien League
Choose Alien League if it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. Alien League launched in 2019.
Alien League vs Package Dudes
Alien League and Package Dudes both land in Action, Indie, Casual 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, Casual on Steam. Alien League (2019) is 4 years older than Package Dudes (2023). Package Dudes is currently ~50% cheaper on Steam than Alien League (4.99 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 Package Dudes
Choose Package Dudes if you want a Simulation experience. On Steam, it's currently about 50% cheaper on the Steam Store. Package Dudes launched in 2023.
Both Alien League and Package Dudes sit in Action, Indie, and Casual on Steam and both list Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen, 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
 Alien League |  Package Dudes | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2019 | 2023 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Casual | Action, Indie, Simulation, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Unrated |
| Price | 9.99 USD | 4.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 7 reviews | 4 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op | Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op |
| Developers | Kraken Ink. | Hodu Games |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie, Casual on Steam.
- Alien League (2019) is 4 years older than Package Dudes (2023).
- Package Dudes is currently ~50% cheaper on Steam than Alien League (4.99 USD vs. 9.99 USD).
- Both support cooperative play.
- Alien League is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Package Dudes has no Deck rating yet.
Alien League vs Package Dudes — FAQ
- Should I play Alien League or Package Dudes first?
- If you want chronology, Alien League (2019) came out before Package Dudes (2023). 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 Alien League and Package Dudes similar?
- They overlap on Action, Indie, Casual 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 Alien League and Package Dudes have co-op?
- Yes — both list a co-op category on Steam. Specifics differ: Alien League ships Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op; Package Dudes ships Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op.
- Does Alien League run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Alien League is rated Deck Verified by Valve. Package Dudes doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.