Choose SwarmsurgE
Choose SwarmsurgE if you want an Indie, Adventure, and RPG experience. On Steam, it's currently about 80% cheaper on the Steam Store. SwarmsurgE launched in 2023.
SwarmsurgE vs Sephiria
SwarmsurgE and Sephiria both land in Action, 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 Action, Early Access on Steam. SwarmsurgE (2023) is 2 years older than Sephiria (2025). SwarmsurgE is currently ~80% cheaper on Steam than Sephiria (2.99 USD vs. 14.99 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 Sephiria
Choose Sephiria if it matches what drew you to this matchup. Sephiria launched in 2025.
Both SwarmsurgE and Sephiria sit in Action and Early Access 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
 SwarmsurgE |  Sephiria | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2023 | 2025 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Adventure, RPG, Early Access | Action, Early Access |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows, macOS |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Deck Playable |
| Price | 2.99 USD | 14.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 5 reviews | 97.7% positive (743 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op |
| Developers | Screaming Games | TEAM HORAY |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Early Access on Steam.
- SwarmsurgE (2023) is 2 years older than Sephiria (2025).
- SwarmsurgE is currently ~80% cheaper on Steam than Sephiria (2.99 USD vs. 14.99 USD).
- Both support cooperative play.
- Steam Deck: SwarmsurgE is Deck Verified, Sephiria is Deck Playable.
SwarmsurgE vs Sephiria — FAQ
- Should I play SwarmsurgE or Sephiria first?
- If you want chronology, SwarmsurgE (2023) came out before Sephiria (2025). 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 SwarmsurgE and Sephiria similar?
- They overlap on Action, 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 SwarmsurgE and Sephiria have co-op?
- Yes — both list a co-op category on Steam. Specifics differ: SwarmsurgE ships Online Co-op, Co-op; Sephiria ships Online Co-op, Co-op.