Choose Enemy Remains
Choose Enemy Remains if you want the Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen, and Shared/Split Screen Co-op side of the pairing. On Steam, it has co-op, so you can bring a friend. Enemy Remains launched in 2022.
Enemy Remains vs Insectoid Descent
Enemy Remains and Insectoid Descent both land in Action, Adventure 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, Adventure on Steam. Enemy Remains (2022) is 2 years older than Insectoid Descent (2024). Insectoid Descent is currently ~38% cheaper on Steam than Enemy Remains (7.99 USD vs. 12.99 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 Insectoid Descent
Choose Insectoid Descent if you want an Indie and Casual experience. On Steam, it's currently about 38% cheaper on the Steam Store. Insectoid Descent launched in 2024.
Both Enemy Remains and Insectoid Descent sit in Action and Adventure 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
 Enemy Remains |  Insectoid Descent | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2022 | 2024 |
| Genres | Action, Adventure | Action, Indie, Adventure, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 12.99 USD | 7.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 6 reviews | 3 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op | Single-player only |
| Developers | GameRealmMadness | IntraMentalDev |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Adventure on Steam.
- Enemy Remains (2022) is 2 years older than Insectoid Descent (2024).
- Insectoid Descent is currently ~38% cheaper on Steam than Enemy Remains (7.99 USD vs. 12.99 USD).
- Enemy Remains has co-op; Insectoid Descent does not.
Enemy Remains vs Insectoid Descent — FAQ
- Should I play Enemy Remains or Insectoid Descent first?
- If you want chronology, Enemy Remains (2022) came out before Insectoid Descent (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 Enemy Remains and Insectoid Descent similar?
- They overlap on Action, Adventure 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 Insectoid Descent have multiplayer like Enemy Remains?
- No. Enemy Remains supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op), while Insectoid Descent is listed as single-player only.