Choose Under Lock
Choose Under Lock if you want an Indie game with Online PvP, Online Co-op, and LAN PvP. Under Lock launched in 2021.
Under Lock vs Lock Down
Under Lock and Lock Down both land in Action, Early Access 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, Early Access on Steam. Under Lock (2021) is 3 years older than Lock Down (2024). Under Lock is currently ~9% cheaper on Steam than Lock Down (9.99 USD vs. 10.99 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 Lock Down
Choose Lock Down if it's the newer release (2024) and ships with the modern feature baseline. Lock Down launched in 2024.
Both Under Lock and Lock Down sit in Action and Early Access on Steam and both list Multi-player, LAN Co-op, and Tracked Controller Support, 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
 Under Lock |  Lock Down | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2021 | 2024 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Early Access | Action, Early Access |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 9.99 USD | 10.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 71.4% positive (35 reviews) | 1 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Online Co-op, LAN Co-op | Multi-player, LAN Co-op, Co-op |
| Developers | NioTum | Clinton Hughes |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Early Access on Steam.
- Under Lock (2021) is 3 years older than Lock Down (2024).
- Under Lock is currently ~9% cheaper on Steam than Lock Down (9.99 USD vs. 10.99 USD).
- Both support cooperative play.
Under Lock vs Lock Down — FAQ
- Should I play Under Lock or Lock Down first?
- If you want chronology, Under Lock (2021) came out before Lock Down (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 Under Lock and Lock Down similar?
- They overlap on Action, Early Access 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 Under Lock and Lock Down have co-op?
- Yes — both list a co-op category on Steam. Specifics differ: Under Lock ships Online Co-op, LAN Co-op; Lock Down ships LAN Co-op, Co-op.