Choose Pathogen
Choose Pathogen if you want a Casual game with Multi-player, LAN PvP, and PvP. On Steam, it's currently about 40% cheaper on the Steam Store. Pathogen launched in 2022.
Pathogen vs Game of Gods
Pathogen and Game of Gods both land in Strategy, Simulation, Early Access 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 Strategy, Simulation, Early Access on Steam. Pathogen (2022) is 2 years older than Game of Gods (2024). Pathogen is currently ~40% cheaper on Steam than Game of Gods (5.99 USD vs. 9.99 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 Game of Gods
Choose Game of Gods if you want an Indie experience. On Steam, it's a focused single-player run rather than a multiplayer commitment. Game of Gods launched in 2024.
Both Pathogen and Game of Gods sit in Strategy, Simulation, and Early Access 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
 Pathogen |  Game of Gods | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2022 | 2024 |
| Genres | Strategy, Simulation, Casual, Early Access | Strategy, Indie, Simulation, Early Access |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 5.99 USD | 9.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | — | 3 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player | Single-player only |
| Developers | LMJ Games | Holy Ghost Games |
Side by side
- Both share Strategy, Simulation, Early Access on Steam.
- Pathogen (2022) is 2 years older than Game of Gods (2024).
- Pathogen is currently ~40% cheaper on Steam than Game of Gods (5.99 USD vs. 9.99 USD).
Pathogen vs Game of Gods — FAQ
- Should I play Pathogen or Game of Gods first?
- If you want chronology, Pathogen (2022) came out before Game of Gods (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 Pathogen and Game of Gods similar?
- They overlap on Strategy, Simulation, Early Access 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 Game of Gods have multiplayer like Pathogen?
- No. Pathogen supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player), while Game of Gods is listed as single-player only.