Choose GROUND BRANCH
Choose GROUND BRANCH if you want an Early Access experience. 14,212 Steam reviews back the pick.
GROUND BRANCH vs Alpha Point
GROUND BRANCH and Alpha Point both land in Action, Indie, 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 Action, Indie, Simulation on Steam. GROUND BRANCH (2018) is 7 years older than Alpha Point (2025). GROUND BRANCH scores higher on Steam reviews (88.9% positive) than Alpha Point (78.6% 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 Alpha Point
Choose Alpha Point if you want a Free To Play game with Custom Volume Controls, Stereo Sound, and Surround Sound. On Steam, it's free to play, so the barrier to trying it is zero. Alpha Point launched in 2025.
Both GROUND BRANCH and Alpha Point sit in Action, Indie, and Simulation 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 |  Alpha Point | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2018 | 2025 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Simulation, Early Access | Action, Indie, Simulation, Free To Play |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Unrated |
| Price | 29.99 USD | Free to play |
| Steam reviews | 88.9% positive (14,212 reviews) | 78.6% positive (14 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op |
| Developers | BlackFoot Studios | C4W Game Studios, LLC |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie, Simulation on Steam.
- GROUND BRANCH (2018) is 7 years older than Alpha Point (2025).
- GROUND BRANCH scores higher on Steam reviews (88.9% positive) than Alpha Point (78.6% positive).
- Alpha Point is free; GROUND BRANCH is paid (29.99 USD).
- Both support cooperative play.
- GROUND BRANCH is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; Alpha Point has no Deck rating yet.
GROUND BRANCH vs Alpha Point — FAQ
- Should I play GROUND BRANCH or Alpha Point first?
- If you want chronology, GROUND BRANCH (2018) came out before Alpha Point (2025). 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 Alpha Point similar?
- They overlap on Action, Indie, 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.
- Do both GROUND BRANCH and Alpha Point have co-op?
- Yes — both list a co-op category on Steam. Specifics differ: GROUND BRANCH ships Online Co-op, Co-op; Alpha Point ships Online Co-op, Co-op.
- Is Alpha Point free?
- Yes — Alpha Point is a free-to-play Steam title. GROUND BRANCH is paid (29.99 USD).
- Does GROUND BRANCH run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — GROUND BRANCH is rated Deck Playable by Valve. Alpha Point doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.