Choose EARTH DEFENSE FORCE: WORLD BROTHERS 2
Choose EARTH DEFENSE FORCE: WORLD BROTHERS 2 if it matches what drew you to this matchup. EARTH DEFENSE FORCE: WORLD BROTHERS 2 launched in 2024.
EARTH DEFENSE FORCE: WORLD BROTHERS 2 vs 4:LOOP
EARTH DEFENSE FORCE: WORLD BROTHERS 2 and 4:LOOP 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 support cooperative play. EARTH DEFENSE FORCE: WORLD BROTHERS 2 is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; 4:LOOP has no Deck rating yet. 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 4:LOOP
Choose 4:LOOP if you want the DualSense Controller Support side of the pairing.
Both EARTH DEFENSE FORCE: WORLD BROTHERS 2 and 4:LOOP sit in Action 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
 EARTH DEFENSE FORCE: WORLD BROTHERS 2 |  4:LOOP | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2024 | — |
| Genres | Action | Action |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Unrated |
| Price | 49.99 USD | Price unknown |
| Steam reviews | 89.4% positive (94 reviews) | — |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op | Multi-player, Cross-Platform Multiplayer, Online Co-op |
| Developers | YUKE'S | Bad Robot Games LLC |
Side by side
- Both are Action games on Steam.
- Both support cooperative play.
- EARTH DEFENSE FORCE: WORLD BROTHERS 2 is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; 4:LOOP has no Deck rating yet.
EARTH DEFENSE FORCE: WORLD BROTHERS 2 vs 4:LOOP — FAQ
- Are EARTH DEFENSE FORCE: WORLD BROTHERS 2 and 4:LOOP 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.
- Do both EARTH DEFENSE FORCE: WORLD BROTHERS 2 and 4:LOOP have co-op?
- Yes — both list a co-op category on Steam. Specifics differ: EARTH DEFENSE FORCE: WORLD BROTHERS 2 ships Online Co-op, Co-op; 4:LOOP ships Online Co-op, Co-op.
- Does EARTH DEFENSE FORCE: WORLD BROTHERS 2 run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — EARTH DEFENSE FORCE: WORLD BROTHERS 2 is rated Deck Playable by Valve. 4:LOOP doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.