Choose Rise of the Triad
Choose Rise of the Triad if you want the Multi-player, Includes Source SDK, and Steam Leaderboards side of the pairing. 1,407 Steam reviews back the pick.
Rise of the Triad vs The Apogee Throwback Pack
Rise of the Triad and The Apogee Throwback Pack both land in Action 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 are Action games on Steam. Both released in 2013. The Apogee Throwback Pack scores higher on Steam reviews (92.8% positive) than Rise of the Triad (68% positive). 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 The Apogee Throwback Pack
Choose The Apogee Throwback Pack if it carries the stronger Steam consensus at 92.8% positive across 222 reviews.
Both Rise of the Triad and The Apogee Throwback Pack sit in Action 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
 Rise of the Triad |  The Apogee Throwback Pack | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2013 | 2013 |
| Genres | Action | Action |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows, macOS |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Deck Unsupported |
| Price | 14.99 USD | 9.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 68% positive (1,407 reviews) | 92.8% positive (222 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player | Single-player only |
| Developers | Interceptor Entertainment | Apogee Software |
Side by side
- Both are Action games on Steam.
- Both released in 2013.
- The Apogee Throwback Pack scores higher on Steam reviews (92.8% positive) than Rise of the Triad (68% positive).
- The Apogee Throwback Pack is currently ~33% cheaper on Steam than Rise of the Triad (9.99 USD vs. 14.99 USD).
- The Apogee Throwback Pack is Deck Unsupported on Steam Deck; Rise of the Triad has no Deck rating yet.
Rise of the Triad vs The Apogee Throwback Pack — FAQ
- Which is better, Rise of the Triad or The Apogee Throwback Pack?
- On Steam reviews The Apogee Throwback Pack scores higher (92.8% positive) than Rise of the Triad (68% positive). Both have enough reviews to trust the signal, so for players using reviews alone, The Apogee Throwback Pack is the safer pick. Genre fit still matters — check the side-by-side table for the categories each game lands in.
- Are Rise of the Triad and The Apogee Throwback Pack similar?
- They overlap on Action 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 The Apogee Throwback Pack have multiplayer like Rise of the Triad?
- No. Rise of the Triad supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player), while The Apogee Throwback Pack is listed as single-player only.