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THE FINALS vs Spectre Divide

THE FINALS and Spectre Divide both land in Action, Free To Play 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, Free To Play on Steam. THE FINALS (2023) is 1 year older than Spectre Divide (2024). Spectre Divide scores higher on Steam reviews (90% positive) than THE FINALS (80.6% positive). 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 THE FINALS

Choose THE FINALS if it's free to play, so the barrier to trying it is zero. 151,145 Steam reviews back the pick.

Choose Spectre Divide

Choose Spectre Divide if it matches what drew you to this matchup. Spectre Divide launched in 2024.

Both THE FINALS and Spectre Divide sit in Action and Free To Play 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

THE FINALS vs Spectre Divide — Steam metadata comparison
THE FINALS — Steam game coverTHE FINALSSpectre Divide — Steam game coverSpectre Divide
Released20232024
GenresAction, Free To PlayAction, Free To Play
PlatformsWindowsWindows
Steam DeckDeck PlayableDeck Unsupported
PriceFree to playPrice unknown
Steam reviews80.6% positive (151,145 reviews)90% positive (20 reviews)
MultiplayerMulti-player, Cross-Platform Multiplayer, Online Co-opMulti-player, Online Co-op, Co-op
DevelopersEmbark StudiosMountaintop Studios

Side by side

THE FINALS vs Spectre Divide — FAQ

Should I play THE FINALS or Spectre Divide first?
If you want chronology, THE FINALS (2023) came out before Spectre Divide (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 THE FINALS and Spectre Divide similar?
They overlap on Action, Free To Play 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 THE FINALS and Spectre Divide have co-op?
Yes — both list a co-op category on Steam. Specifics differ: THE FINALS ships Online Co-op, Co-op; Spectre Divide ships Online Co-op, Co-op.
Is THE FINALS free?
Yes — THE FINALS is a free-to-play Steam title. Spectre Divide is paid (Price unknown).
THE FINALS vs Spectre Divide — Verdict (2026) · imho.run