Choose The Persistence
Choose The Persistence if you want an Adventure game with LAN Co-op. The Persistence launched in 2020.
The Persistence vs Paranormal Hunter
The Persistence and Paranormal Hunter 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 3 years older than Paranormal Hunter (2023). Paranormal Hunter is currently ~67% cheaper on Steam than The Persistence (9.99 USD vs. 29.99 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 Paranormal Hunter
Choose Paranormal Hunter if you want a Casual and Early Access game with Online Co-op and Tracked Controller Support. On Steam, it's currently about 67% cheaper on the Steam Store. Paranormal Hunter launched in 2023.
Both The Persistence and Paranormal Hunter sit in Action and Indie 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 |  Paranormal Hunter | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2020 | 2023 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Adventure | Action, Indie, Casual, Early Access |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 29.99 USD | 9.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 66.7% positive (63 reviews) | 8 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, LAN Co-op, Co-op | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op |
| Developers | Firesprite Ltd | EALoGAMES |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie on Steam.
- The Persistence (2020) is 3 years older than Paranormal Hunter (2023).
- Paranormal Hunter is currently ~67% cheaper on Steam than The Persistence (9.99 USD vs. 29.99 USD).
- Both support cooperative play.
The Persistence vs Paranormal Hunter — FAQ
- Should I play The Persistence or Paranormal Hunter first?
- If you want chronology, The Persistence (2020) came out before Paranormal Hunter (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 The Persistence and Paranormal Hunter 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 Paranormal Hunter have co-op?
- Yes — both list a co-op category on Steam. Specifics differ: The Persistence ships LAN Co-op, Co-op; Paranormal Hunter ships Online Co-op, Co-op.