Choose The Persistence
Choose The Persistence if you want an Action game with Multi-player, LAN Co-op, and VR Supported. On Steam, it has co-op, so you can bring a friend. The Persistence launched in 2020.
The Persistence vs Quantum Resonance
The Persistence and Quantum Resonance both land in 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 Indie, Adventure on Steam. The Persistence (2020) is 5 years older than Quantum Resonance (2025). Quantum Resonance scores higher on Steam reviews (100% 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 Quantum Resonance
Choose Quantum Resonance if you want the Stereo Sound side of the pairing. On Steam, it's currently about 90% cheaper on the Steam Store. Quantum Resonance launched in 2025.
Both The Persistence and Quantum Resonance sit in Indie and Adventure 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
 The Persistence |  Quantum Resonance | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2020 | 2025 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Adventure | Indie, Adventure |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 29.99 USD | 2.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 66.7% positive (63 reviews) | 100% positive (11 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, LAN Co-op, Co-op | Single-player only |
| Developers | Firesprite Ltd | Cubyte Games |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Adventure on Steam.
- The Persistence (2020) is 5 years older than Quantum Resonance (2025).
- Quantum Resonance scores higher on Steam reviews (100% positive) than The Persistence (66.7% positive).
- Quantum Resonance is currently ~90% cheaper on Steam than The Persistence (2.99 USD vs. 29.99 USD).
- The Persistence has co-op; Quantum Resonance does not.
The Persistence vs Quantum Resonance — FAQ
- Should I play The Persistence or Quantum Resonance first?
- If you want chronology, The Persistence (2020) came out before Quantum Resonance (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 The Persistence and Quantum Resonance similar?
- They overlap on 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.
- Does Quantum Resonance have multiplayer like The Persistence?
- No. The Persistence supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player, LAN Co-op, Co-op), while Quantum Resonance is listed as single-player only.