Choose Livelock
Choose Livelock if you want an Adventure game with Multi-player and Co-op. On Steam, it's currently about 50% cheaper on the Steam Store. Livelock launched in 2016.
Livelock vs Anstorm
Livelock and Anstorm 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. Livelock (2016) is 2 years older than Anstorm (2018). Anstorm scores higher on Steam reviews (83.3% positive) than Livelock (77.4% 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 Anstorm
Choose Anstorm if it's a focused single-player run rather than a multiplayer commitment. Anstorm launched in 2018.
Both Livelock and Anstorm sit in Action and Indie 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
 Livelock |  Anstorm | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2016 | 2018 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Adventure | Action, Indie |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Unrated |
| Price | 0.99 USD | 1.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 77.4% positive (314 reviews) | 83.3% positive (24 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Co-op | Single-player only |
| Developers | Tuque Games | Shiv |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie on Steam.
- Livelock (2016) is 2 years older than Anstorm (2018).
- Anstorm scores higher on Steam reviews (83.3% positive) than Livelock (77.4% positive).
- Livelock is currently ~50% cheaper on Steam than Anstorm (0.99 USD vs. 1.99 USD).
- Livelock has co-op; Anstorm does not.
- Livelock is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; Anstorm has no Deck rating yet.
Livelock vs Anstorm — FAQ
- Should I play Livelock or Anstorm first?
- If you want chronology, Livelock (2016) came out before Anstorm (2018). 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 Livelock and Anstorm 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.
- Does Anstorm have multiplayer like Livelock?
- No. Livelock supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player, Co-op), while Anstorm is listed as single-player only.
- Does Livelock run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Livelock is rated Deck Playable by Valve. Anstorm doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.