Choose The Persistence
Choose The Persistence if you want an Adventure experience. The Persistence launched in 2020.
The Persistence vs Under Lock
The Persistence and Under Lock both land in Action, 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, Indie on Steam. The Persistence (2020) is 1 year older than Under Lock (2021). Under Lock scores higher on Steam reviews (71.4% positive) than The Persistence (66.7% 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 Under Lock
Choose Under Lock if you want an Early Access game with Online PvP, Online Co-op, and LAN PvP. On Steam, it's currently about 67% cheaper on the Steam Store. Under Lock launched in 2021.
Both The Persistence and Under Lock sit in Action and Indie on Steam and both list Multi-player, LAN Co-op, and VR Supported, 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
 The Persistence |  Under Lock | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2020 | 2021 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Adventure | Action, Indie, Early Access |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 29.99 USD | 9.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 66.7% positive (63 reviews) | 71.4% positive (35 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, LAN Co-op, Co-op | Multi-player, Online Co-op, LAN Co-op |
| Developers | Firesprite Ltd | NioTum |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie on Steam.
- The Persistence (2020) is 1 year older than Under Lock (2021).
- Under Lock scores higher on Steam reviews (71.4% positive) than The Persistence (66.7% positive).
- Under Lock is currently ~67% cheaper on Steam than The Persistence (9.99 USD vs. 29.99 USD).
- Both support cooperative play.
The Persistence vs Under Lock — FAQ
- Should I play The Persistence or Under Lock first?
- If you want chronology, The Persistence (2020) came out before Under Lock (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 The Persistence and Under Lock similar?
- They overlap on Action, 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.
- Do both The Persistence and Under Lock have co-op?
- Yes — both list a co-op category on Steam. Specifics differ: The Persistence ships LAN Co-op, Co-op; Under Lock ships Online Co-op, LAN Co-op.