Choose The Infected
Choose The Infected if you want a Simulation experience. 3,654 Steam reviews back the pick.
The Infected vs Cosmorists
The Infected and Cosmorists both land in Action, Indie, Casual 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, Casual on Steam. The Infected (2020) is 4 years older than Cosmorists (2024). Cosmorists is currently ~38% cheaper on Steam than The Infected (9.99 USD vs. 15.99 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 Cosmorists
Choose Cosmorists if you want an Adventure experience. On Steam, it's currently about 38% cheaper on the Steam Store. Cosmorists launched in 2024.
Both The Infected and Cosmorists sit in Action, Indie, and Casual 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 Infected |  Cosmorists | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2020 | 2024 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Simulation, Casual, Early Access | Action, Indie, Adventure, Casual, Early Access |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Unrated |
| Price | 15.99 USD | 9.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 84% positive (3,654 reviews) | 5 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | DigX Studios | Stellar Roots |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie, Casual on Steam.
- The Infected (2020) is 4 years older than Cosmorists (2024).
- Cosmorists is currently ~38% cheaper on Steam than The Infected (9.99 USD vs. 15.99 USD).
- The Infected is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; Cosmorists has no Deck rating yet.
The Infected vs Cosmorists — FAQ
- Should I play The Infected or Cosmorists first?
- If you want chronology, The Infected (2020) came out before Cosmorists (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 The Infected and Cosmorists similar?
- They overlap on Action, Indie, Casual 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 The Infected run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — The Infected is rated Deck Playable by Valve. Cosmorists doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.