Choose The Persistence
Choose The Persistence if it matches what drew you to this matchup. The Persistence launched in 2020.
The Persistence vs DamnedSchool
The Persistence and DamnedSchool 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 6 years older than DamnedSchool (2026). Both support cooperative play. 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 DamnedSchool
Choose DamnedSchool if you want a RPG game with Online Co-op, Tracked Controller Support, and DualShock Controller Support. On Steam, it's the newer release (2026) and ships with the modern feature baseline. DamnedSchool launched in 2026.
Both The Persistence and DamnedSchool sit in Action, Indie, and Adventure 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 |  DamnedSchool | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2020 | 2026 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Adventure | Action, Indie, Adventure, RPG |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 29.99 USD | Price unknown |
| Steam reviews | 66.7% positive (63 reviews) | — |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, LAN Co-op, Co-op | Multi-player, Cross-Platform Multiplayer, Online Co-op |
| Developers | Firesprite Ltd | Eickhoff |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie, Adventure on Steam.
- The Persistence (2020) is 6 years older than DamnedSchool (2026).
- Both support cooperative play.
The Persistence vs DamnedSchool — FAQ
- Should I play The Persistence or DamnedSchool first?
- If you want chronology, The Persistence (2020) came out before DamnedSchool (2026). 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 DamnedSchool 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 DamnedSchool have co-op?
- Yes — both list a co-op category on Steam. Specifics differ: The Persistence ships LAN Co-op, Co-op; DamnedSchool ships Online Co-op, LAN Co-op.