Choose IMM Defense 2
Choose IMM Defense 2 if you want an Action experience. On Steam, it's currently about 75% cheaper on the Steam Store. IMM Defense 2 launched in 2020.
IMM Defense 2 vs Random Core Defense
IMM Defense 2 and Random Core Defense both land in Strategy, Indie, Simulation 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 Strategy, Indie, Simulation on Steam. IMM Defense 2 (2020) is 4 years older than Random Core Defense (2024). IMM Defense 2 is currently ~75% cheaper on Steam than Random Core Defense (0.99 USD vs. 3.99 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 Random Core Defense
Choose Random Core Defense if it's the newer release (2024) and ships with the modern feature baseline. Random Core Defense launched in 2024.
Both IMM Defense 2 and Random Core Defense sit in Strategy, Indie, and Simulation 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
 IMM Defense 2 |  Random Core Defense | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2020 | 2024 |
| Genres | Action, Strategy, Indie, Simulation, Casual | Strategy, Indie, Simulation, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 0.99 USD | 3.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 3 reviews | 2 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | 90E GAMES | Danbaba |
Side by side
- Both share Strategy, Indie, Simulation on Steam.
- IMM Defense 2 (2020) is 4 years older than Random Core Defense (2024).
- IMM Defense 2 is currently ~75% cheaper on Steam than Random Core Defense (0.99 USD vs. 3.99 USD).
IMM Defense 2 vs Random Core Defense — FAQ
- Should I play IMM Defense 2 or Random Core Defense first?
- If you want chronology, IMM Defense 2 (2020) came out before Random Core Defense (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 IMM Defense 2 and Random Core Defense similar?
- They overlap on Strategy, Indie, Simulation 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.