Choose Modulo
Choose Modulo if you want the Steam Leaderboards, Online PvP, and PvP side of the pairing. Modulo launched in 2021.
Modulo vs 4D Games
Modulo and 4D Games both land in Strategy, 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 Strategy, Indie, Casual on Steam. Modulo (2021) is 3 years older than 4D Games (2024). Modulo is currently ~17% cheaper on Steam than 4D Games (4.99 USD vs. 5.99 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 4D Games
Choose 4D Games if you want a Simulation game with Shared/Split Screen, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, and Co-op. On Steam, it's the newer release (2024) and ships with the modern feature baseline. 4D Games launched in 2024.
Both Modulo and 4D Games sit in Strategy, Indie, and Casual on Steam and both list Multi-player, 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
 Modulo |  4D Games | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2021 | 2024 |
| Genres | Strategy, Indie, Casual | Strategy, Indie, Simulation, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 4.99 USD | 5.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 4 reviews | 80% positive (10 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Cross-Platform Multiplayer | Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op |
| Developers | Corveda Games | Joe Subbiani |
Side by side
- Both share Strategy, Indie, Casual on Steam.
- Modulo (2021) is 3 years older than 4D Games (2024).
- Modulo is currently ~17% cheaper on Steam than 4D Games (4.99 USD vs. 5.99 USD).
- 4D Games has co-op; Modulo does not.
Modulo vs 4D Games — FAQ
- Should I play Modulo or 4D Games first?
- If you want chronology, Modulo (2021) came out before 4D Games (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 Modulo and 4D Games similar?
- They overlap on Strategy, 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.