Choose Permanence TD
Choose Permanence TD if it's currently about 73% cheaper on the Steam Store. Permanence TD launched in 2022.
Permanence TD vs Conspiracy TD
Permanence TD and Conspiracy TD both land in Strategy, Indie, Casual 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, Indie, Casual on Steam. Permanence TD (2022) is 2 years older than Conspiracy TD (2024). Permanence TD is currently ~73% cheaper on Steam than Conspiracy TD (1.99 USD vs. 7.49 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 Conspiracy TD
Choose Conspiracy TD if you want the Multi-player, Online Co-op, and Co-op side of the pairing. On Steam, it has co-op, so you can bring a friend. Conspiracy TD launched in 2024.
Both Permanence TD and Conspiracy TD sit in Strategy, Indie, and Casual 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
 Permanence TD |  Conspiracy TD | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2022 | 2024 |
| Genres | Strategy, Indie, Casual | Strategy, Indie, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows, Linux | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 1.99 USD | 7.49 USD |
| Steam reviews | 4 reviews | 1 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op |
| Developers | Ellinia games | Arc51 |
Side by side
- Both share Strategy, Indie, Casual on Steam.
- Permanence TD (2022) is 2 years older than Conspiracy TD (2024).
- Permanence TD is currently ~73% cheaper on Steam than Conspiracy TD (1.99 USD vs. 7.49 USD).
- Conspiracy TD has co-op; Permanence TD does not.
Permanence TD vs Conspiracy TD — FAQ
- Should I play Permanence TD or Conspiracy TD first?
- If you want chronology, Permanence TD (2022) came out before Conspiracy TD (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 Permanence TD and Conspiracy TD similar?
- They overlap on Strategy, Indie, Casual 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 Permanence TD have multiplayer like Conspiracy TD?
- No. Conspiracy TD supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op), while Permanence TD is listed as single-player only.