Choose Spy Alliance
Choose Spy Alliance if you want an Adventure and Casual game with Multi-player, Online Co-op, and Co-op. On Steam, it has co-op, so you can bring a friend. Spy Alliance launched in 2024.
Spy Alliance vs ListenUp!
Spy Alliance and ListenUp! both land in Strategy, Simulation, RPG 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 Strategy, Simulation, RPG on Steam. Spy Alliance (2024) is 2 years older than ListenUp! (2026). Spy Alliance has co-op; ListenUp! does not. 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 ListenUp!
Choose ListenUp! if you want an Indie game with Adjustable Text Size, Subtitle Options, and Color Alternatives. On Steam, it's a focused single-player run rather than a multiplayer commitment. ListenUp! launched in 2026.
Both Spy Alliance and ListenUp! sit in Strategy, Simulation, and RPG 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
 Spy Alliance |  ListenUp! | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2024 | 2026 |
| Genres | Strategy, Adventure, Simulation, RPG, Casual | Strategy, Indie, Simulation, RPG |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Unrated |
| Price | 1.39 USD | Price unknown |
| Steam reviews | 97.7% positive (43 reviews) | — |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op | Single-player only |
| Developers | ALT Lab | Predicate games |
Side by side
- Both share Strategy, Simulation, RPG on Steam.
- Spy Alliance (2024) is 2 years older than ListenUp! (2026).
- Spy Alliance has co-op; ListenUp! does not.
- Spy Alliance is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; ListenUp! has no Deck rating yet.
Spy Alliance vs ListenUp! — FAQ
- Should I play Spy Alliance or ListenUp! first?
- If you want chronology, Spy Alliance (2024) came out before ListenUp! (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 Spy Alliance and ListenUp! similar?
- They overlap on Strategy, Simulation, RPG 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 ListenUp! have multiplayer like Spy Alliance?
- No. Spy Alliance supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op), while ListenUp! is listed as single-player only.
- Does Spy Alliance run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Spy Alliance is rated Deck Playable by Valve. ListenUp! doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.