Choose CyVenge
Choose CyVenge if you want a Casual experience. On Steam, it's free to play, so the barrier to trying it is zero. CyVenge launched in 2023.
CyVenge vs Arc’s Glitch Defender
CyVenge and Arc’s Glitch Defender 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. CyVenge (2023) is 2 years older than Arc’s Glitch Defender (2025). CyVenge is free; Arc’s Glitch Defender is paid (9.99 USD). 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 Arc’s Glitch Defender
Choose Arc’s Glitch Defender if it matches what drew you to this matchup. Arc’s Glitch Defender launched in 2025.
Both CyVenge and Arc’s Glitch Defender 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
 CyVenge |  Arc’s Glitch Defender | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2023 | 2025 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Casual | Action, Indie |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS | Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Unrated |
| Price | Free to play | 9.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 8 reviews | — |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Cave Beer Entertainment | Nordlys Coders |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie on Steam.
- CyVenge (2023) is 2 years older than Arc’s Glitch Defender (2025).
- CyVenge is free; Arc’s Glitch Defender is paid (9.99 USD).
- CyVenge is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; Arc’s Glitch Defender has no Deck rating yet.
CyVenge vs Arc’s Glitch Defender — FAQ
- Should I play CyVenge or Arc’s Glitch Defender first?
- If you want chronology, CyVenge (2023) came out before Arc’s Glitch Defender (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 CyVenge and Arc’s Glitch Defender 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.
- Is CyVenge free?
- Yes — CyVenge is a free-to-play Steam title. Arc’s Glitch Defender is paid (9.99 USD).
- Does CyVenge run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — CyVenge is rated Deck Playable by Valve. Arc’s Glitch Defender doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.