Choose System Shock® 2 (1999)
Choose System Shock® 2 (1999) if you want the Multi-player and Co-op side of the pairing. On Steam, it carries the stronger Steam consensus at 94.5% positive across 4,870 reviews.
System Shock® 2 (1999) vs CONSORTIUM
System Shock® 2 (1999) and CONSORTIUM both land in Action, 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, RPG on Steam. System Shock® 2 (1999) (2013) is 1 year older than CONSORTIUM (2014). System Shock® 2 (1999) scores higher on Steam reviews (94.5% positive) than CONSORTIUM (77.1% positive). 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 CONSORTIUM
Choose CONSORTIUM if you want an Indie and Adventure game with Steam Leaderboards. On Steam, it's a focused single-player run rather than a multiplayer commitment. CONSORTIUM launched in 2014.
Both System Shock® 2 (1999) and CONSORTIUM sit in Action 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
 System Shock® 2 (1999) |  CONSORTIUM | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2013 | 2014 |
| Genres | Action, RPG | Action, Indie, Adventure, RPG |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Unrated |
| Price | Price unknown | 14.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 94.5% positive (4,870 reviews) | 77.1% positive (520 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Co-op | Single-player only |
| Developers | Nightdive Studios, Irrational Games, Looking Glass Studios | Interdimensional Games Inc |
Side by side
- Both share Action, RPG on Steam.
- System Shock® 2 (1999) (2013) is 1 year older than CONSORTIUM (2014).
- System Shock® 2 (1999) scores higher on Steam reviews (94.5% positive) than CONSORTIUM (77.1% positive).
- System Shock® 2 (1999) has co-op; CONSORTIUM does not.
- System Shock® 2 (1999) is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; CONSORTIUM has no Deck rating yet.
System Shock® 2 (1999) vs CONSORTIUM — FAQ
- Which is better, System Shock® 2 (1999) or CONSORTIUM?
- On Steam reviews System Shock® 2 (1999) scores higher (94.5% positive) than CONSORTIUM (77.1% positive). Both have enough reviews to trust the signal, so for players using reviews alone, System Shock® 2 (1999) is the safer pick. Genre fit still matters — check the side-by-side table for the categories each game lands in.
- Should I play System Shock® 2 (1999) or CONSORTIUM first?
- If you want chronology, System Shock® 2 (1999) (2013) came out before CONSORTIUM (2014). 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 System Shock® 2 (1999) and CONSORTIUM similar?
- They overlap on Action, 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.
- Does CONSORTIUM have multiplayer like System Shock® 2 (1999)?
- No. System Shock® 2 (1999) supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player, Co-op), while CONSORTIUM is listed as single-player only.
- Does System Shock® 2 (1999) run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — System Shock® 2 (1999) is rated Deck Playable by Valve. CONSORTIUM doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.