Choose Upgrader
Choose Upgrader if it's currently about 67% cheaper on the Steam Store. Upgrader launched in 2023.
Upgrader vs Steven
Upgrader and Steven both land in Action, Strategy, 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, Strategy, Adventure on Steam. Upgrader (2023) is 2 years older than Steven (2025). Upgrader is currently ~67% cheaper on Steam than Steven (0.99 USD vs. 2.99 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 Steven
Choose Steven if you want an Indie game with Steam Leaderboards. Steven launched in 2025.
Both Upgrader and Steven sit in Action, Strategy, 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
 Upgrader |  Steven | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2023 | 2025 |
| Genres | Action, Strategy, Adventure, Casual | Action, Strategy, Indie, Adventure, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 0.99 USD | 2.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 1 reviews | 3 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Socks Studio | ste |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Strategy, Adventure on Steam.
- Upgrader (2023) is 2 years older than Steven (2025).
- Upgrader is currently ~67% cheaper on Steam than Steven (0.99 USD vs. 2.99 USD).
Upgrader vs Steven — FAQ
- Should I play Upgrader or Steven first?
- If you want chronology, Upgrader (2023) came out before Steven (2025). 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 Upgrader and Steven similar?
- They overlap on Action, Strategy, 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.