Choose Deputinization
Choose Deputinization if you want the Steam Leaderboards side of the pairing. On Steam, it's currently about 87% cheaper on the Steam Store. Deputinization launched in 2023.
Deputinization vs Portable Ops
Deputinization and Portable Ops both land in Action, Indie 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 on Steam. Both released in 2023. Deputinization is currently ~87% cheaper on Steam than Portable Ops (1.97 USD vs. 14.99 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 Portable Ops
Choose Portable Ops if you want a Simulation game with Multi-player, Online PvP, and Online Co-op. On Steam, it has co-op, so you can bring a friend. Portable Ops launched in 2023.
Both Deputinization and Portable Ops sit in Action and Indie 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
 Deputinization |  Portable Ops | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2023 | 2023 |
| Genres | Action, Indie | Action, Indie, Simulation |
| Platforms | Windows, Linux | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 1.97 USD | 14.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 100% positive (18 reviews) | 4 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Multi-player, Online Co-op, LAN Co-op |
| Developers | Myttsi Zabav | Sean Smith, Outlaw Games |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie on Steam.
- Both released in 2023.
- Deputinization is currently ~87% cheaper on Steam than Portable Ops (1.97 USD vs. 14.99 USD).
- Portable Ops has co-op; Deputinization does not.
Deputinization vs Portable Ops — FAQ
- Are Deputinization and Portable Ops similar?
- They overlap on Action, Indie 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 Deputinization have multiplayer like Portable Ops?
- No. Portable Ops supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player, Online Co-op, LAN Co-op), while Deputinization is listed as single-player only.