Choose The Break-In
Choose The Break-In if you want a Simulation experience. 1,680 Steam reviews back the pick.
The Break-In vs Security Control
The Break-In and Security Control 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. Security Control (2024) is 1 year older than The Break-In (2025). Security Control is currently ~75% cheaper on Steam than The Break-In (4.99 USD vs. 19.99 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 Security Control
Choose Security Control if you want an Adventure and Early Access game with Online PvP and PvP. On Steam, it's currently about 75% cheaper on the Steam Store. Security Control launched in 2024.
Both The Break-In and Security Control sit in Action and Indie on Steam and both list Multi-player, Online 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
 The Break-In |  Security Control | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2025 | 2024 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Simulation | Action, Indie, Adventure, Early Access |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Unrated |
| Price | 19.99 USD | 4.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 87.7% positive (1,680 reviews) | 4 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op | Multi-player, Cross-Platform Multiplayer, Online Co-op |
| Developers | jorgen games Ltd, Oliver Josh | Greavette Games |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie on Steam.
- Security Control (2024) is 1 year older than The Break-In (2025).
- Security Control is currently ~75% cheaper on Steam than The Break-In (4.99 USD vs. 19.99 USD).
- Both support cooperative play.
- The Break-In is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; Security Control has no Deck rating yet.
The Break-In vs Security Control — FAQ
- Should I play The Break-In or Security Control first?
- If you want chronology, Security Control (2024) came out before The Break-In (2025). 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 Break-In and Security Control 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.
- Do both The Break-In and Security Control have co-op?
- Yes — both list a co-op category on Steam. Specifics differ: The Break-In ships Online Co-op, Co-op; Security Control ships Online Co-op, Co-op.
- Does The Break-In run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — The Break-In is rated Deck Playable by Valve. Security Control doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.