Choose Dirge
Choose Dirge if you want an Indie and Free To Play experience. On Steam, it's free to play, so the barrier to trying it is zero. Dirge launched in 2024.
Dirge vs Purge Phalanx
Dirge and Purge Phalanx sit side-by-side in player discussions even though their catalogue tags only partly overlap. 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: Dirge (2024) is 3 years older than Purge Phalanx (2027). Dirge is free; Purge Phalanx is paid (Price unknown). 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 Purge Phalanx
Choose Purge Phalanx if you want an Action game with Shared/Split Screen and Shared/Split Screen Co-op. On Steam, it's the newer release (2027) and ships with the modern feature baseline. Purge Phalanx launched in 2027.
Both Dirge and Purge Phalanx ship Multi-player, Online Co-op, and LAN Co-op on Steam, so either pick lands close enough that the choice is taste, not category. 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
 Dirge |  Purge Phalanx | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2024 | 2027 |
| Genres | Indie, Free To Play | Action |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | Free to play | Price unknown |
| Steam reviews | 77.2% positive (149 reviews) | — |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Online Co-op, LAN Co-op | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Shared/Split Screen Co-op |
| Developers | NonNobis Games | Erebnyx Studio |
Side by side
- Dirge (2024) is 3 years older than Purge Phalanx (2027).
- Dirge is free; Purge Phalanx is paid (Price unknown).
- Both support cooperative play.
Dirge vs Purge Phalanx — FAQ
- Should I play Dirge or Purge Phalanx first?
- If you want chronology, Dirge (2024) came out before Purge Phalanx (2027). 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.
- Do both Dirge and Purge Phalanx have co-op?
- Yes — both list a co-op category on Steam. Specifics differ: Dirge ships Online Co-op, LAN Co-op; Purge Phalanx ships Online Co-op, Shared/Split Screen Co-op.
- Is Dirge free?
- Yes — Dirge is a free-to-play Steam title. Purge Phalanx is paid (Price unknown).