Choose Defying Fate
Choose Defying Fate if you want an Early Access game with Multi-player, LAN Co-op, and Co-op. On Steam, it's currently about 60% cheaper on the Steam Store. Defying Fate launched in 2022.
Defying Fate vs UFO ENEMY KNOWN
Defying Fate and UFO ENEMY KNOWN 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. Defying Fate (2022) is 2 years older than UFO ENEMY KNOWN (2024). Defying Fate is currently ~60% cheaper on Steam than UFO ENEMY KNOWN (1.99 USD vs. 4.99 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 UFO ENEMY KNOWN
Choose UFO ENEMY KNOWN if you want a Casual experience. On Steam, it's a focused single-player run rather than a multiplayer commitment. UFO ENEMY KNOWN launched in 2024.
Both Defying Fate and UFO ENEMY KNOWN sit in Action, Indie, and Simulation 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
 Defying Fate |  UFO ENEMY KNOWN | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2022 | 2024 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Simulation, Early Access | Action, Indie, Simulation, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 1.99 USD | 4.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | — | 1 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Cross-Platform Multiplayer, LAN Co-op | Single-player only |
| Developers | Justin Proulx | SCIWORLDS |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie, Simulation on Steam.
- Defying Fate (2022) is 2 years older than UFO ENEMY KNOWN (2024).
- Defying Fate is currently ~60% cheaper on Steam than UFO ENEMY KNOWN (1.99 USD vs. 4.99 USD).
- Defying Fate has co-op; UFO ENEMY KNOWN does not.
Defying Fate vs UFO ENEMY KNOWN — FAQ
- Should I play Defying Fate or UFO ENEMY KNOWN first?
- If you want chronology, Defying Fate (2022) came out before UFO ENEMY KNOWN (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 Defying Fate and UFO ENEMY KNOWN 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.
- Does UFO ENEMY KNOWN have multiplayer like Defying Fate?
- No. Defying Fate supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player, Cross-Platform Multiplayer, LAN Co-op), while UFO ENEMY KNOWN is listed as single-player only.