Choose Flykt
Choose Flykt if you want an Indie and Early Access experience. Flykt launched in 2021.
Flykt vs DEFECT
Flykt and DEFECT 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. Both support cooperative play. 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 DEFECT
Choose DEFECT if you want the DualSense Controller Support side of the pairing.
Both Flykt and DEFECT sit in Action on Steam and both list Multi-player, Online PvP, and Online 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
 Flykt |  DEFECT | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2021 | — |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Early Access | Action |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 4.99 USD | Price unknown |
| Steam reviews | 21.4% positive (14 reviews) | — |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Online Co-op, LAN Co-op | Multi-player, Cross-Platform Multiplayer, Online Co-op |
| Developers | Feral World Entertainment | emptyvessel |
Side by side
- Both are Action games on Steam.
- Both support cooperative play.
Flykt vs DEFECT — FAQ
- Are Flykt and DEFECT 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 Flykt and DEFECT have co-op?
- Yes — both list a co-op category on Steam. Specifics differ: Flykt ships Online Co-op, LAN Co-op; DEFECT ships Online Co-op, LAN Co-op.