Choose PatchWorld
Choose PatchWorld if you want the Tracked Controller Support, VR Supported, and Narrated Game Menus side of the pairing. PatchWorld launched in 2026.
PatchWorld vs PROJECT LEVELS
PatchWorld and PROJECT LEVELS both land in Simulation, Early Access 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 Simulation, Early Access on Steam. PatchWorld (2026) is 1 year older than PROJECT LEVELS (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 PROJECT LEVELS
Choose PROJECT LEVELS if you want an Indie and Casual game with #category_playable_at_your_own_pace. PROJECT LEVELS launched in 2027.
Both PatchWorld and PROJECT LEVELS sit in Simulation and Early Access on Steam and both list Multi-player, Online PvP, and Online 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
 PatchWorld |  PROJECT LEVELS | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2026 | 2027 |
| Genres | Simulation, Early Access | Indie, Simulation, Casual, Early Access |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | Price unknown | Price unknown |
| Steam reviews | — | — |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Cross-Platform Multiplayer, Online Co-op | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op |
| Developers | PatchXR | FILI |
Side by side
- Both share Simulation, Early Access on Steam.
- PatchWorld (2026) is 1 year older than PROJECT LEVELS (2027).
- Both support cooperative play.
PatchWorld vs PROJECT LEVELS — FAQ
- Should I play PatchWorld or PROJECT LEVELS first?
- If you want chronology, PatchWorld (2026) came out before PROJECT LEVELS (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 PatchWorld and PROJECT LEVELS similar?
- They overlap on Simulation, Early Access 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 PatchWorld and PROJECT LEVELS have co-op?
- Yes — both list a co-op category on Steam. Specifics differ: PatchWorld ships Online Co-op, Co-op; PROJECT LEVELS ships Online Co-op, Co-op.