Choose EARTH DEFENSE FORCE: WORLD BROTHERS
Choose EARTH DEFENSE FORCE: WORLD BROTHERS if it's currently about 20% cheaper on the Steam Store. EARTH DEFENSE FORCE: WORLD BROTHERS launched in 2021.
EARTH DEFENSE FORCE: WORLD BROTHERS vs EARTH DEFENSE FORCE: WORLD BROTHERS 2
EARTH DEFENSE FORCE: WORLD BROTHERS and EARTH DEFENSE FORCE: WORLD BROTHERS 2 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. EARTH DEFENSE FORCE: WORLD BROTHERS (2021) is 3 years older than EARTH DEFENSE FORCE: WORLD BROTHERS 2 (2024). EARTH DEFENSE FORCE: WORLD BROTHERS 2 scores higher on Steam reviews (89.4% positive) than EARTH DEFENSE FORCE: WORLD BROTHERS (80.7% 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 EARTH DEFENSE FORCE: WORLD BROTHERS 2
Choose EARTH DEFENSE FORCE: WORLD BROTHERS 2 if it's the newer release (2024) and ships with the modern feature baseline. EARTH DEFENSE FORCE: WORLD BROTHERS 2 launched in 2024.
Both EARTH DEFENSE FORCE: WORLD BROTHERS and EARTH DEFENSE FORCE: WORLD BROTHERS 2 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
 EARTH DEFENSE FORCE: WORLD BROTHERS |  EARTH DEFENSE FORCE: WORLD BROTHERS 2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2021 | 2024 |
| Genres | Action | Action |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Deck Playable |
| Price | 39.99 USD | 49.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 80.7% positive (327 reviews) | 89.4% positive (94 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op |
| Developers | YUKE'S | YUKE'S |
Side by side
- Both are Action games on Steam.
- EARTH DEFENSE FORCE: WORLD BROTHERS (2021) is 3 years older than EARTH DEFENSE FORCE: WORLD BROTHERS 2 (2024).
- EARTH DEFENSE FORCE: WORLD BROTHERS 2 scores higher on Steam reviews (89.4% positive) than EARTH DEFENSE FORCE: WORLD BROTHERS (80.7% positive).
- EARTH DEFENSE FORCE: WORLD BROTHERS is currently ~20% cheaper on Steam than EARTH DEFENSE FORCE: WORLD BROTHERS 2 (39.99 USD vs. 49.99 USD).
- Both support cooperative play.
- Both are Deck Playable.
EARTH DEFENSE FORCE: WORLD BROTHERS vs EARTH DEFENSE FORCE: WORLD BROTHERS 2 — FAQ
- Should I play EARTH DEFENSE FORCE: WORLD BROTHERS or EARTH DEFENSE FORCE: WORLD BROTHERS 2 first?
- If you want chronology, EARTH DEFENSE FORCE: WORLD BROTHERS (2021) came out before EARTH DEFENSE FORCE: WORLD BROTHERS 2 (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 EARTH DEFENSE FORCE: WORLD BROTHERS and EARTH DEFENSE FORCE: WORLD BROTHERS 2 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 EARTH DEFENSE FORCE: WORLD BROTHERS and EARTH DEFENSE FORCE: WORLD BROTHERS 2 have co-op?
- Yes — both list a co-op category on Steam. Specifics differ: EARTH DEFENSE FORCE: WORLD BROTHERS ships Online Co-op, Co-op; EARTH DEFENSE FORCE: WORLD BROTHERS 2 ships Online Co-op, Co-op.