Choose Spy Network
Choose Spy Network if you want an Indie, Simulation, and Early Access experience. On Steam, it's a focused single-player run rather than a multiplayer commitment. Spy Network launched in 2022.
Spy Network vs Pirates Journey
Spy Network and Pirates Journey both land in Action, 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, Adventure on Steam. Spy Network (2022) is 2 years older than Pirates Journey (2024). Pirates Journey is currently ~13% cheaper on Steam than Spy Network (12.99 USD vs. 14.99 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 Pirates Journey
Choose Pirates Journey if you want a RPG game with Multi-player, Steam Leaderboards, and Online Co-op. On Steam, it has co-op, so you can bring a friend. Pirates Journey launched in 2024.
Both Spy Network and Pirates Journey sit in Action and Adventure on Steam, 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
 Spy Network |  Pirates Journey | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2022 | 2024 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Adventure, Simulation, Early Access | Action, Adventure, RPG |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 14.99 USD | 12.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 5 reviews | 70.2% positive (57 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Multi-player, Online Co-op, LAN Co-op |
| Developers | 2xDal | 2MEDYA |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Adventure on Steam.
- Spy Network (2022) is 2 years older than Pirates Journey (2024).
- Pirates Journey is currently ~13% cheaper on Steam than Spy Network (12.99 USD vs. 14.99 USD).
- Pirates Journey has co-op; Spy Network does not.
Spy Network vs Pirates Journey — FAQ
- Should I play Spy Network or Pirates Journey first?
- If you want chronology, Spy Network (2022) came out before Pirates Journey (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 Spy Network and Pirates Journey similar?
- They overlap on Action, 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.
- Does Spy Network have multiplayer like Pirates Journey?
- No. Pirates Journey supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player, Online Co-op, LAN Co-op), while Spy Network is listed as single-player only.