Choose Directive 8020
Choose Directive 8020 if you want the Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen, and Shared/Split Screen Co-op side of the pairing. On Steam, it has co-op, so you can bring a friend. 2,033 Steam reviews back the pick.
Directive 8020 vs The Radio Tower
Directive 8020 and The Radio Tower both land in Action, Adventure 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 on Steam. Directive 8020 (2026) is 1 year older than The Radio Tower (2027). Directive 8020 has co-op; The Radio Tower does not. 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 Radio Tower
Choose The Radio Tower if you want an Indie and Simulation experience. On Steam, it's a focused single-player run rather than a multiplayer commitment. The Radio Tower launched in 2027.
Both Directive 8020 and The Radio Tower sit in Action and Adventure 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
 Directive 8020 |  The Radio Tower | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2026 | 2027 |
| Genres | Action, Adventure | Action, Indie, Adventure, Simulation |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 49.99 USD | Price unknown |
| Steam reviews | 63.1% positive (2,033 reviews) | — |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op | Single-player only |
| Developers | Supermassive Games | ZagonGames |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Adventure on Steam.
- Directive 8020 (2026) is 1 year older than The Radio Tower (2027).
- Directive 8020 has co-op; The Radio Tower does not.
Directive 8020 vs The Radio Tower — FAQ
- Should I play Directive 8020 or The Radio Tower first?
- If you want chronology, Directive 8020 (2026) came out before The Radio Tower (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 Directive 8020 and The Radio Tower similar?
- They overlap on Action, Adventure 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 Radio Tower have multiplayer like Directive 8020?
- No. Directive 8020 supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op), while The Radio Tower is listed as single-player only.