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The Left Behind vs Under A Star Long Cold

The Left Behind and Under A Star Long Cold 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. Under A Star Long Cold (2024) is 2 years older than The Left Behind (2026). Under A Star Long Cold scores higher on Steam reviews (84.9% positive) than The Left Behind (24.8% 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 The Left Behind

Choose The Left Behind if you want an Indie and Adventure game with Multi-player, Online Co-op, and LAN Co-op. On Steam, it has co-op, so you can bring a friend. The Left Behind launched in 2026.

Choose Under A Star Long Cold

Choose Under A Star Long Cold if it's currently about 73% cheaper on the Steam Store. Under A Star Long Cold launched in 2024.

Both The Left Behind and Under A Star Long Cold sit in Action 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

The Left Behind vs Under A Star Long Cold — Steam metadata comparison
The Left Behind — Steam game coverThe Left BehindUnder A Star Long Cold — Steam game coverUnder A Star Long Cold
Released20262024
GenresAction, Indie, AdventureAction
PlatformsWindowsWindows
Steam DeckDeck UnsupportedDeck Verified
Price10.99 USD2.99 USD
Steam reviews24.8% positive (121 reviews)84.9% positive (86 reviews)
MultiplayerMulti-player, Online Co-op, LAN Co-opSingle-player only
DevelopersExtrudeAntonio Freyre

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The Left Behind vs Under A Star Long Cold — FAQ

Should I play The Left Behind or Under A Star Long Cold first?
If you want chronology, Under A Star Long Cold (2024) came out before The Left Behind (2026). 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 The Left Behind and Under A Star Long Cold 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.
Does Under A Star Long Cold have multiplayer like The Left Behind?
No. The Left Behind supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player, Online Co-op, LAN Co-op), while Under A Star Long Cold is listed as single-player only.
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