Choose Underlevel
Choose Underlevel if it's free to play, so the barrier to trying it is zero. Underlevel launched in 2023.
Underlevel vs PactSworn
Underlevel and PactSworn 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. Underlevel (2023) is 3 years older than PactSworn (2026). Underlevel is free; PactSworn 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 PactSworn
Choose PactSworn if you want the Adjustable Text Size, Camera Comfort, and Custom Volume Controls side of the pairing. On Steam, it's the newer release (2026) and ships with the modern feature baseline. PactSworn launched in 2026.
Both Underlevel and PactSworn 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
 Underlevel |  PactSworn | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2023 | 2026 |
| Genres | Action | Action |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Unrated |
| Price | Free to play | Price unknown |
| Steam reviews | 92% positive (162 reviews) | — |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Stepford, Andyland, milkypossum | SpicyTrain Games |
Side by side
- Both are Action games on Steam.
- Underlevel (2023) is 3 years older than PactSworn (2026).
- Underlevel is free; PactSworn is paid (Price unknown).
- Underlevel is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; PactSworn has no Deck rating yet.
Underlevel vs PactSworn — FAQ
- Should I play Underlevel or PactSworn first?
- If you want chronology, Underlevel (2023) came out before PactSworn (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 Underlevel and PactSworn 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.
- Is Underlevel free?
- Yes — Underlevel is a free-to-play Steam title. PactSworn is paid (Price unknown).
- Does Underlevel run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Underlevel is rated Deck Playable by Valve. PactSworn doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.