Choose State of Survival
Choose State of Survival if you want the Multi-player, MMO, and Online PvP side of the pairing. On Steam, it's free to play, so the barrier to trying it is zero. State of Survival launched in 2023.
State of Survival vs Defi's Devotion
State of Survival and Defi's Devotion both land in Strategy 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 Strategy games on Steam. State of Survival (2023) is 3 years older than Defi's Devotion (2026). State of Survival is free; Defi's Devotion is paid (Price unknown). 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 Defi's Devotion
Choose Defi's Devotion if you want an Action, Indie, and Adventure experience. On Steam, it's the newer release (2026) and ships with the modern feature baseline. Defi's Devotion launched in 2026.
Both State of Survival and Defi's Devotion sit in Strategy on Steam and both list 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
 State of Survival |  Defi's Devotion | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2023 | 2026 |
| Genres | Strategy | Action, Strategy, Indie, Adventure, Simulation, RPG, Casual, Early Access |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Unsupported | Unrated |
| Price | Free to play | Price unknown |
| Steam reviews | 51.8% positive (193 reviews) | — |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Cross-Platform Multiplayer, Online Co-op | Online Co-op, Co-op |
| Developers | FunPlus International AG | Sean Pearson |
Side by side
- Both are Strategy games on Steam.
- State of Survival (2023) is 3 years older than Defi's Devotion (2026).
- State of Survival is free; Defi's Devotion is paid (Price unknown).
- Both support cooperative play.
- State of Survival is Deck Unsupported on Steam Deck; Defi's Devotion has no Deck rating yet.
State of Survival vs Defi's Devotion — FAQ
- Should I play State of Survival or Defi's Devotion first?
- If you want chronology, State of Survival (2023) came out before Defi's Devotion (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 State of Survival and Defi's Devotion similar?
- They overlap on Strategy 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 State of Survival and Defi's Devotion have co-op?
- Yes — both list a co-op category on Steam. Specifics differ: State of Survival ships Online Co-op, Co-op; Defi's Devotion ships Online Co-op, Co-op.
- Is State of Survival free?
- Yes — State of Survival is a free-to-play Steam title. Defi's Devotion is paid (Price unknown).