Choose Sniper Elite 5
Choose Sniper Elite 5 if you want an Adventure game with Multi-player, Online PvP, and Online Co-op. On Steam, it has co-op, so you can bring a friend. 10,598 Steam reviews back the pick.
Sniper Elite 5 vs Instruments of Peace
Sniper Elite 5 and Instruments of Peace both land in Action 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 Action games on Steam. Sniper Elite 5 (2022) is 3 years older than Instruments of Peace (2025). Instruments of Peace is currently ~80% cheaper on Steam than Sniper Elite 5 (9.99 USD vs. 49.99 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 Instruments of Peace
Choose Instruments of Peace if you want an Indie experience. On Steam, it's currently about 80% cheaper on the Steam Store. Instruments of Peace launched in 2025.
Both Sniper Elite 5 and Instruments of Peace sit in Action 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
 Sniper Elite 5 |  Instruments of Peace | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2022 | 2025 |
| Genres | Action, Adventure | Action, Indie |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Unrated |
| Price | 49.99 USD | 9.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 83.9% positive (10,598 reviews) | 3 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Cross-Platform Multiplayer, Online Co-op | Single-player only |
| Developers | Rebellion | Outlaw Games |
Side by side
- Both are Action games on Steam.
- Sniper Elite 5 (2022) is 3 years older than Instruments of Peace (2025).
- Instruments of Peace is currently ~80% cheaper on Steam than Sniper Elite 5 (9.99 USD vs. 49.99 USD).
- Sniper Elite 5 has co-op; Instruments of Peace does not.
- Sniper Elite 5 is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; Instruments of Peace has no Deck rating yet.
Sniper Elite 5 vs Instruments of Peace — FAQ
- Should I play Sniper Elite 5 or Instruments of Peace first?
- If you want chronology, Sniper Elite 5 (2022) came out before Instruments of Peace (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 Sniper Elite 5 and Instruments of Peace similar?
- They overlap on Action 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 Instruments of Peace have multiplayer like Sniper Elite 5?
- No. Sniper Elite 5 supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player, Cross-Platform Multiplayer, Online Co-op), while Instruments of Peace is listed as single-player only.
- Does Sniper Elite 5 run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Sniper Elite 5 is rated Deck Playable by Valve. Instruments of Peace doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.