Choose Ice Station Z
Choose Ice Station Z if it matches what drew you to this matchup. Ice Station Z launched in 2021.
Ice Station Z vs Ardem
Ice Station Z and Ardem both land in Action, Indie, Adventure 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, Adventure on Steam. Ice Station Z (2021) is 5 years older than Ardem (2026). 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 Ardem
Choose Ardem if you want an Early Access game with MMO, Subtitle Options, and Custom Volume Controls. On Steam, it's the newer release (2026) and ships with the modern feature baseline. Ardem launched in 2026.
Both Ice Station Z and Ardem sit in Action, Indie, and Adventure 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
 Ice Station Z |  Ardem | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2021 | 2026 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Adventure | Action, Indie, Adventure, Early Access |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 4.99 USD | Price unknown |
| Steam reviews | 77.4% positive (84 reviews) | — |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op |
| Developers | Wobbly Tooth | Techtive Games |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie, Adventure on Steam.
- Ice Station Z (2021) is 5 years older than Ardem (2026).
- Both support cooperative play.
Ice Station Z vs Ardem — FAQ
- Should I play Ice Station Z or Ardem first?
- If you want chronology, Ice Station Z (2021) came out before Ardem (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 Ice Station Z and Ardem similar?
- They overlap on Action, Indie, Adventure 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 Ice Station Z and Ardem have co-op?
- Yes — both list a co-op category on Steam. Specifics differ: Ice Station Z ships Online Co-op, Co-op; Ardem ships Online Co-op, Co-op.