Choose ANVIL
Choose ANVIL if it matches what drew you to this matchup. ANVIL launched in 2023.
ANVIL vs Section 13
ANVIL and Section 13 both land in Action 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 are Action games on Steam. ANVIL (2023) is 2 years older than Section 13 (2025). Section 13 scores higher on Steam reviews (73.1% positive) than ANVIL (68.3% positive). 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 Section 13
Choose Section 13 if you want an Indie and Adventure experience. On Steam, it carries the stronger Steam consensus at 73.1% positive across 301 reviews.
Both ANVIL and Section 13 sit in Action on Steam and both list Multi-player, Online Co-op, and Co-op, 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
 ANVIL |  Section 13 | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2023 | 2025 |
| Genres | Action | Action, Indie, Adventure |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Deck Verified |
| Price | 24.99 USD | 19.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 68.3% positive (559 reviews) | 73.1% positive (301 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Cross-Platform Multiplayer, Online Co-op | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op |
| Developers | ACTION SQUARE | Ocean Drive Studio, Inc. |
Side by side
- Both are Action games on Steam.
- ANVIL (2023) is 2 years older than Section 13 (2025).
- Section 13 scores higher on Steam reviews (73.1% positive) than ANVIL (68.3% positive).
- Section 13 is currently ~20% cheaper on Steam than ANVIL (19.99 USD vs. 24.99 USD).
- Both support cooperative play.
- Steam Deck: ANVIL is Deck Playable, Section 13 is Deck Verified.
ANVIL vs Section 13 — FAQ
- Which is better, ANVIL or Section 13?
- On Steam reviews Section 13 scores higher (73.1% positive) than ANVIL (68.3% positive). Both have enough reviews to trust the signal, so for players using reviews alone, Section 13 is the safer pick. Genre fit still matters — check the side-by-side table for the categories each game lands in.
- Should I play ANVIL or Section 13 first?
- If you want chronology, ANVIL (2023) came out before Section 13 (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 ANVIL and Section 13 similar?
- They overlap on Action 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 ANVIL and Section 13 have co-op?
- Yes — both list a co-op category on Steam. Specifics differ: ANVIL ships Online Co-op, Co-op; Section 13 ships Online Co-op, Co-op.