Choose Section 13
Choose Section 13 if you want an Action game with Multi-player, Online Co-op, and Co-op. On Steam, it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. Section 13 launched in 2025.
Section 13 vs Before The Dawn
Section 13 and Before The Dawn both land in Indie, 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 Indie, Adventure on Steam. Before The Dawn (2024) is 1 year older than Section 13 (2025). Before The Dawn is currently ~88% cheaper on Steam than Section 13 (2.49 USD vs. 19.99 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 Before The Dawn
Choose Before The Dawn if you want a Casual experience. On Steam, it's currently about 88% cheaper on the Steam Store. Before The Dawn launched in 2024.
Both Section 13 and Before The Dawn sit in Indie 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
 Section 13 |  Before The Dawn | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2025 | 2024 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Adventure | Indie, Adventure, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Unrated |
| Price | 19.99 USD | 2.49 USD |
| Steam reviews | 73.1% positive (301 reviews) | 1 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op | Single-player only |
| Developers | Ocean Drive Studio, Inc. | Kenley 孤城画角 |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Adventure on Steam.
- Before The Dawn (2024) is 1 year older than Section 13 (2025).
- Before The Dawn is currently ~88% cheaper on Steam than Section 13 (2.49 USD vs. 19.99 USD).
- Section 13 has co-op; Before The Dawn does not.
- Section 13 is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Before The Dawn has no Deck rating yet.
Section 13 vs Before The Dawn — FAQ
- Should I play Section 13 or Before The Dawn first?
- If you want chronology, Before The Dawn (2024) came out before Section 13 (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 Section 13 and Before The Dawn similar?
- They overlap on Indie, 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.
- Does Before The Dawn have multiplayer like Section 13?
- No. Section 13 supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op), while Before The Dawn is listed as single-player only.
- Does Section 13 run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Section 13 is rated Deck Verified by Valve. Before The Dawn doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.