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The Alpha 001 vs ChaosWorld

The Alpha 001 and ChaosWorld both land in Action, Adventure, Massively Multiplayer 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, Massively Multiplayer on Steam. The Alpha 001 (2021) is 2 years older than ChaosWorld (2023). ChaosWorld is currently ~0% cheaper on Steam than The Alpha 001 (2.99 USD vs. 2.99 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 The Alpha 001

Choose The Alpha 001 if it matches what drew you to this matchup. The Alpha 001 launched in 2021.

Choose ChaosWorld

Choose ChaosWorld if you want an Indie and Casual game with LAN Co-op. ChaosWorld launched in 2023.

Both The Alpha 001 and ChaosWorld sit in Action, Adventure, and Massively Multiplayer 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

The Alpha 001 vs ChaosWorld — Steam metadata comparison
The Alpha 001 — Steam game coverThe Alpha 001ChaosWorld — Steam game coverChaosWorld
Released20212023
GenresAction, Adventure, Massively Multiplayer, RPGAction, Indie, Adventure, Massively Multiplayer, RPG, Casual
PlatformsWindowsWindows
Steam DeckUnratedUnrated
Price2.99 USD2.99 USD
Steam reviews1 reviews4 reviews
MultiplayerMulti-player, Online Co-op, Co-opMulti-player, Online Co-op, LAN Co-op
DevelopersZettaZedDust Studios

Side by side

The Alpha 001 vs ChaosWorld — FAQ

Should I play The Alpha 001 or ChaosWorld first?
If you want chronology, The Alpha 001 (2021) came out before ChaosWorld (2023). 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 The Alpha 001 and ChaosWorld similar?
They overlap on Action, Adventure, Massively Multiplayer 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 The Alpha 001 and ChaosWorld have co-op?
Yes — both list a co-op category on Steam. Specifics differ: The Alpha 001 ships Online Co-op, Co-op; ChaosWorld ships Online Co-op, LAN Co-op.
The Alpha 001 vs ChaosWorld — Verdict (2026) · imho.run