Choose ChaosWorld
Choose ChaosWorld if you want an Indie and Casual game with LAN Co-op. On Steam, it's currently about 90% cheaper on the Steam Store. ChaosWorld launched in 2023.
ChaosWorld vs Path of Exile 2
ChaosWorld and Path of Exile 2 both land in Action, Adventure, Massively Multiplayer 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, Massively Multiplayer on Steam. ChaosWorld (2023) is 1 year older than Path of Exile 2 (2024). ChaosWorld is currently ~90% cheaper on Steam than Path of Exile 2 (2.99 USD vs. 29.99 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 Path of Exile 2
Choose Path of Exile 2 if you want an Early Access game with MMO and HDR available. 89,636 Steam reviews back the pick.
Both ChaosWorld and Path of Exile 2 sit in Action, Adventure, and Massively Multiplayer on Steam and both list Multi-player, Online Co-op, and 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
 ChaosWorld |  Path of Exile 2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2023 | 2024 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Adventure, Massively Multiplayer, RPG, Casual | Action, Adventure, Massively Multiplayer, RPG, Early Access |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Deck Playable |
| Price | 2.99 USD | 29.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 4 reviews | 75.9% positive (89,636 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Online Co-op, LAN Co-op | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op |
| Developers | Dust Studios | Grinding Gear Games |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Adventure, Massively Multiplayer on Steam.
- ChaosWorld (2023) is 1 year older than Path of Exile 2 (2024).
- ChaosWorld is currently ~90% cheaper on Steam than Path of Exile 2 (2.99 USD vs. 29.99 USD).
- Both support cooperative play.
- Path of Exile 2 is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; ChaosWorld has no Deck rating yet.
ChaosWorld vs Path of Exile 2 — FAQ
- Should I play ChaosWorld or Path of Exile 2 first?
- If you want chronology, ChaosWorld (2023) came out before Path of Exile 2 (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 ChaosWorld and Path of Exile 2 similar?
- They overlap on Action, Adventure, Massively Multiplayer 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 ChaosWorld and Path of Exile 2 have co-op?
- Yes — both list a co-op category on Steam. Specifics differ: ChaosWorld ships Online Co-op, LAN Co-op; Path of Exile 2 ships Online Co-op, Co-op.