Choose Spectral Scream
Choose Spectral Scream if you want a Strategy game with VR Supported. Spectral Scream launched in 2024.
Spectral Scream vs UNDERWARD
Spectral Scream and UNDERWARD both land in Action, Indie, Adventure 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, Adventure on Steam. Spectral Scream (2024) is 1 year older than UNDERWARD (2025). Spectral Scream scores higher on Steam reviews (77.9% positive) than UNDERWARD (74.3% 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 UNDERWARD
Choose UNDERWARD if it matches what drew you to this matchup. UNDERWARD launched in 2025.
Both Spectral Scream and UNDERWARD sit in Action, Indie, and Adventure on Steam and both list Multi-player, 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
 Spectral Scream |  UNDERWARD | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2024 | 2025 |
| Genres | Action, Strategy, Indie, Adventure | Action, Indie, Adventure |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Unsupported | Deck Playable |
| Price | 9.99 USD | 9.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 77.9% positive (131 reviews) | 74.3% positive (74 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op | Multi-player, Cross-Platform Multiplayer, Online Co-op |
| Developers | STOIC Ent. | INTENSE |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie, Adventure on Steam.
- Spectral Scream (2024) is 1 year older than UNDERWARD (2025).
- Spectral Scream scores higher on Steam reviews (77.9% positive) than UNDERWARD (74.3% positive).
- UNDERWARD is currently ~0% cheaper on Steam than Spectral Scream (9.99 USD vs. 9.99 USD).
- Both support cooperative play.
- Steam Deck: Spectral Scream is Deck Unsupported, UNDERWARD is Deck Playable.
Spectral Scream vs UNDERWARD — FAQ
- Should I play Spectral Scream or UNDERWARD first?
- If you want chronology, Spectral Scream (2024) came out before UNDERWARD (2025). 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 Spectral Scream and UNDERWARD similar?
- They overlap on Action, Indie, Adventure 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 Spectral Scream and UNDERWARD have co-op?
- Yes — both list a co-op category on Steam. Specifics differ: Spectral Scream ships Online Co-op, Co-op; UNDERWARD ships Online Co-op, Co-op.