Should I play MISERY or JOIN US first?

If you want chronology, MISERY (2025) came out before JOIN US (2027). 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 MISERY and JOIN US similar?

They overlap on Action, Adventure, 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.

Do both MISERY and JOIN US have co-op?

Yes — both list a co-op category on Steam. Specifics differ: MISERY ships Online Co-op, LAN Co-op; JOIN US ships Online Co-op, LAN Co-op.

Does MISERY run on Steam Deck?

Yes — MISERY is rated Deck Verified by Valve. JOIN US doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.

MISERY vs JOIN US

MISERY and JOIN US both land in Action, Adventure, 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, Adventure, Simulation on Steam. MISERY (2025) is 2 years older than JOIN US (2027). Both support cooperative play. 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 MISERY

Choose MISERY if you want an Indie and Massively Multiplayer game with Custom Volume Controls, Stereo Sound, and Surround Sound. On Steam, it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. 6,109 Steam reviews back the pick.

Choose JOIN US

Choose JOIN US if it matches what drew you to this matchup. JOIN US launched in 2027.

Both MISERY and JOIN US sit in Action, Adventure, and Simulation on Steam and both list Multi-player, Online Co-op, and LAN 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.

MISERY vs JOIN US — Steam metadata comparison
	MISERY	JOIN US
Released	2025	2027
Genres	Action, Indie, Adventure, Simulation, Massively Multiplayer	Action, Adventure, Simulation
Platforms	Windows, Linux	Windows
Steam Deck	Deck Verified	Unrated
Price	12.99 USD	Price unknown
Steam reviews	82.5% positive (6,109 reviews)	—
Multiplayer	Multi-player, Online Co-op, LAN Co-op	Multi-player, Online Co-op, LAN Co-op
Developers	Platypus Entertainment	Wolf Haus Games

Side by side

Both share Action, Adventure, Simulation on Steam.
MISERY (2025) is 2 years older than JOIN US (2027).
Both support cooperative play.
MISERY is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; JOIN US has no Deck rating yet.

MISERY vs JOIN US — FAQ

Should I play MISERY or JOIN US first?: If you want chronology, MISERY (2025) came out before JOIN US (2027). 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 MISERY and JOIN US similar?: They overlap on Action, Adventure, 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.
Do both MISERY and JOIN US have co-op?: Yes — both list a co-op category on Steam. Specifics differ: MISERY ships Online Co-op, LAN Co-op; JOIN US ships Online Co-op, LAN Co-op.
Does MISERY run on Steam Deck?: Yes — MISERY is rated Deck Verified by Valve. JOIN US doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.

Which should you pick?

Choose MISERY

Choose JOIN US

Side-by-side comparison

Side by side

MISERY vs JOIN US — FAQ