Choose GROUND BRANCH
Choose GROUND BRANCH if you want an Action and Simulation experience. 24,471 Steam reviews back the pick.
GROUND BRANCH vs E.E.R.I.E2
GROUND BRANCH and E.E.R.I.E2 both land in Indie 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 Indie games on Steam. E.E.R.I.E2 (2024) is 2 years older than GROUND BRANCH (2026). GROUND BRANCH scores higher on Steam reviews (85.2% positive) than E.E.R.I.E2 (81.3% 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 E.E.R.I.E2
Choose E.E.R.I.E2 if you want the LAN PvP and LAN Co-op side of the pairing. On Steam, it's currently about 73% cheaper on the Steam Store. E.E.R.I.E2 launched in 2024.
Both GROUND BRANCH and E.E.R.I.E2 sit in Indie 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
 GROUND BRANCH |  E.E.R.I.E2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2026 | 2024 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Simulation | Indie |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Unrated |
| Price | 29.99 USD | 7.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 85.2% positive (24,471 reviews) | 81.3% positive (75 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op | Multi-player, Online Co-op, LAN Co-op |
| Developers | BlackFoot Studios, MicroProse Software | Ureasoft |
Side by side
- Both are Indie games on Steam.
- E.E.R.I.E2 (2024) is 2 years older than GROUND BRANCH (2026).
- GROUND BRANCH scores higher on Steam reviews (85.2% positive) than E.E.R.I.E2 (81.3% positive).
- E.E.R.I.E2 is currently ~73% cheaper on Steam than GROUND BRANCH (7.99 USD vs. 29.99 USD).
- Both support cooperative play.
- GROUND BRANCH is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; E.E.R.I.E2 has no Deck rating yet.
GROUND BRANCH vs E.E.R.I.E2 — FAQ
- Should I play GROUND BRANCH or E.E.R.I.E2 first?
- If you want chronology, E.E.R.I.E2 (2024) came out before GROUND BRANCH (2026). 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 GROUND BRANCH and E.E.R.I.E2 similar?
- They overlap on Indie 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 GROUND BRANCH and E.E.R.I.E2 have co-op?
- Yes — both list a co-op category on Steam. Specifics differ: GROUND BRANCH ships Online Co-op, Co-op; E.E.R.I.E2 ships Online Co-op, LAN Co-op.
- Does GROUND BRANCH run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — GROUND BRANCH is rated Deck Playable by Valve. E.E.R.I.E2 doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.