Choose Profectus
Choose Profectus if it matches what drew you to this matchup. Profectus launched in 2021.
Profectus vs Broken World
Profectus and Broken World both land in Indie, Adventure, Simulation 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 Indie, Adventure, Simulation on Steam. Profectus (2021) is 3 years older than Broken World (2024). Broken World is currently ~67% cheaper on Steam than Profectus (0.99 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 Broken World
Choose Broken World if you want the Online PvP, Online Co-op, and LAN PvP side of the pairing. On Steam, it's currently about 67% cheaper on the Steam Store. Broken World launched in 2024.
Both Profectus and Broken World sit in Indie, Adventure, and Simulation on Steam and both list Multi-player, 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
 Profectus |  Broken World | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2021 | 2024 |
| Genres | Indie, Adventure, Simulation, Early Access | Indie, Adventure, Simulation, Early Access |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 2.99 USD | 0.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 1 reviews | 54.5% positive (11 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player | Multi-player, Online Co-op, LAN Co-op |
| Developers | Alrek Studios | Hunt Studio |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Adventure, Simulation on Steam.
- Profectus (2021) is 3 years older than Broken World (2024).
- Broken World is currently ~67% cheaper on Steam than Profectus (0.99 USD vs. 2.99 USD).
- Broken World has co-op; Profectus does not.
Profectus vs Broken World — FAQ
- Should I play Profectus or Broken World first?
- If you want chronology, Profectus (2021) came out before Broken World (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 Profectus and Broken World similar?
- They overlap on Indie, Adventure, Simulation 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.