Choose Contagion
Choose Contagion if you want an Adventure game with Steam Leaderboards, Subtitle Options, and Camera Comfort. On Steam, it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. 5,535 Steam reviews back the pick.
Contagion vs Chaotic Conflicts
Contagion and Chaotic Conflicts both land in Action, Indie 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, Indie on Steam. Contagion (2013) is 11 years older than Chaotic Conflicts (2024). Chaotic Conflicts scores higher on Steam reviews (90.9% positive) than Contagion (73.2% 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 Chaotic Conflicts
Choose Chaotic Conflicts if you want a Casual game with LAN PvP and LAN Co-op. On Steam, it's currently about 80% cheaper on the Steam Store. Chaotic Conflicts launched in 2024.
Both Contagion and Chaotic Conflicts sit in Action and Indie 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
 Contagion |  Chaotic Conflicts | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2013 | 2024 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Adventure | Action, Indie, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Unrated |
| Price | 9.99 USD | 1.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 73.2% positive (5,535 reviews) | 90.9% positive (88 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op | Multi-player, Online Co-op, LAN Co-op |
| Developers | Monochrome, Inc | Steampunk |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie on Steam.
- Contagion (2013) is 11 years older than Chaotic Conflicts (2024).
- Chaotic Conflicts scores higher on Steam reviews (90.9% positive) than Contagion (73.2% positive).
- Chaotic Conflicts is currently ~80% cheaper on Steam than Contagion (1.99 USD vs. 9.99 USD).
- Both support cooperative play.
- Contagion is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Chaotic Conflicts has no Deck rating yet.
Contagion vs Chaotic Conflicts — FAQ
- Should I play Contagion or Chaotic Conflicts first?
- If you want chronology, Contagion (2013) came out before Chaotic Conflicts (2024). 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 Contagion and Chaotic Conflicts similar?
- They overlap on Action, Indie 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 Contagion and Chaotic Conflicts have co-op?
- Yes — both list a co-op category on Steam. Specifics differ: Contagion ships Online Co-op, Co-op; Chaotic Conflicts ships Online Co-op, LAN Co-op.
- Does Contagion run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Contagion is rated Deck Verified by Valve. Chaotic Conflicts doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.