Choose Destropolis
Choose Destropolis if you want a RPG game with Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen, and Shared/Split Screen Co-op. On Steam, it's currently about 70% cheaper on the Steam Store. Destropolis launched in 2020.
Destropolis vs Esse Proxy
Destropolis and Esse Proxy 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. Destropolis (2020) is 2 years older than Esse Proxy (2022). Destropolis scores higher on Steam reviews (90.2% positive) than Esse Proxy (64.9% 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 Esse Proxy
Choose Esse Proxy if it's a focused single-player run rather than a multiplayer commitment. Esse Proxy launched in 2022.
Both Destropolis and Esse Proxy sit in Action and Indie on Steam and both list Steam Leaderboards, 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
 Destropolis |  Esse Proxy | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2020 | 2022 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, RPG | Action, Indie |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Unrated |
| Price | 5.99 USD | 19.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 90.2% positive (133 reviews) | 64.9% positive (74 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op | Single-player only |
| Developers | Igrek Games | FromSouthGames |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie on Steam.
- Destropolis (2020) is 2 years older than Esse Proxy (2022).
- Destropolis scores higher on Steam reviews (90.2% positive) than Esse Proxy (64.9% positive).
- Destropolis is currently ~70% cheaper on Steam than Esse Proxy (5.99 USD vs. 19.99 USD).
- Destropolis has co-op; Esse Proxy does not.
- Destropolis is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Esse Proxy has no Deck rating yet.
Destropolis vs Esse Proxy — FAQ
- Should I play Destropolis or Esse Proxy first?
- If you want chronology, Destropolis (2020) came out before Esse Proxy (2022). 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 Destropolis and Esse Proxy 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.
- Does Esse Proxy have multiplayer like Destropolis?
- No. Destropolis supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op), while Esse Proxy is listed as single-player only.
- Does Destropolis run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Destropolis is rated Deck Verified by Valve. Esse Proxy doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.