Choose ROOT
Choose ROOT if you want an Indie and Early Access experience. On Steam, it's currently about 67% cheaper on the Steam Store. ROOT launched in 2023.
ROOT vs CONTROL Resonant
ROOT and CONTROL Resonant both land in Action, Adventure, RPG 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, RPG on Steam. ROOT (2023) is 3 years older than CONTROL Resonant (2026). ROOT is currently ~67% cheaper on Steam than CONTROL Resonant (19.99 USD vs. 59.99 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 CONTROL Resonant
Choose CONTROL Resonant if it's the newer release (2026) and ships with the modern feature baseline. CONTROL Resonant launched in 2026.
Both ROOT and CONTROL Resonant sit in Action, Adventure, and RPG 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
 ROOT |  CONTROL Resonant | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2023 | 2026 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Adventure, RPG, Early Access | Action, Adventure, RPG |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 19.99 USD | 59.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | — | — |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | SJR Team | Remedy Entertainment |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Adventure, RPG on Steam.
- ROOT (2023) is 3 years older than CONTROL Resonant (2026).
- ROOT is currently ~67% cheaper on Steam than CONTROL Resonant (19.99 USD vs. 59.99 USD).
ROOT vs CONTROL Resonant — FAQ
- Should I play ROOT or CONTROL Resonant first?
- If you want chronology, ROOT (2023) came out before CONTROL Resonant (2026). 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 ROOT and CONTROL Resonant similar?
- They overlap on Action, Adventure, RPG 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.