Choose The Persistence
Choose The Persistence if you want the LAN Co-op side of the pairing. The Persistence launched in 2020.
The Persistence vs FOREWARNED
The Persistence and FOREWARNED both land in Action, Indie, Adventure 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, Adventure on Steam. The Persistence (2020) is 4 years older than FOREWARNED (2024). FOREWARNED scores higher on Steam reviews (92.5% 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 FOREWARNED
Choose FOREWARNED if you want the Online Co-op and Tracked Controller Support side of the pairing. On Steam, it's currently about 57% cheaper on the Steam Store. 3,527 Steam reviews back the pick.
Both The Persistence and FOREWARNED sit in Action, Indie, and Adventure on Steam and both list Multi-player, VR Supported, and Co-op, 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 |  FOREWARNED | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2020 | 2024 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Adventure | Action, Indie, Adventure |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Deck Unsupported |
| Price | 29.99 USD | 12.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 66.7% positive (63 reviews) | 92.5% positive (3,527 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, LAN Co-op, Co-op | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op |
| Developers | Firesprite Ltd | Dreambyte Games |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie, Adventure on Steam.
- The Persistence (2020) is 4 years older than FOREWARNED (2024).
- FOREWARNED scores higher on Steam reviews (92.5% positive) than The Persistence (66.7% positive).
- FOREWARNED is currently ~57% cheaper on Steam than The Persistence (12.99 USD vs. 29.99 USD).
- Both support cooperative play.
- FOREWARNED is Deck Unsupported on Steam Deck; The Persistence has no Deck rating yet.
The Persistence vs FOREWARNED — FAQ
- Should I play The Persistence or FOREWARNED first?
- If you want chronology, The Persistence (2020) came out before FOREWARNED (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 The Persistence and FOREWARNED similar?
- They overlap on Action, Indie, Adventure 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 FOREWARNED have co-op?
- Yes — both list a co-op category on Steam. Specifics differ: The Persistence ships LAN Co-op, Co-op; FOREWARNED ships Online Co-op, Co-op.