Choose the ISLE survival
Choose the ISLE survival if you want an Indie experience. the ISLE survival launched in 2023.
the ISLE survival vs The Isolated
the ISLE survival and The Isolated both land in Action, Adventure, Simulation 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, Adventure, Simulation on Steam. the ISLE survival (2023) is 1 year older than The Isolated (2024). The Isolated scores higher on Steam reviews (61.1% positive) than the ISLE survival (41.7% 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 Isolated
Choose The Isolated if it's currently about 83% cheaper on the Steam Store. The Isolated launched in 2024.
Both the ISLE survival and The Isolated sit in Action, Adventure, and Simulation 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 ISLE survival |  The Isolated | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2023 | 2024 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Adventure, Simulation, Early Access | Action, Adventure, Simulation, Early Access |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 5.99 USD | 0.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 41.7% positive (12 reviews) | 61.1% positive (18 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Free Land Studios | STuNT |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Adventure, Simulation on Steam.
- the ISLE survival (2023) is 1 year older than The Isolated (2024).
- The Isolated scores higher on Steam reviews (61.1% positive) than the ISLE survival (41.7% positive).
- The Isolated is currently ~83% cheaper on Steam than the ISLE survival (0.99 USD vs. 5.99 USD).
the ISLE survival vs The Isolated — FAQ
- Should I play the ISLE survival or The Isolated first?
- If you want chronology, the ISLE survival (2023) came out before The Isolated (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 the ISLE survival and The Isolated similar?
- They overlap on Action, Adventure, Simulation 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.