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Beyond the Map vs ExoTrain

Beyond the Map and ExoTrain both land in Action, RPG, Early Access 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, RPG, Early Access on Steam. Beyond the Map (2025) is 1 year older than ExoTrain (2026). ExoTrain scores higher on Steam reviews (82.4% positive) than Beyond the Map (76.7% 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 Beyond the Map

Choose Beyond the Map if you want a Strategy, Indie, and Adventure game with Custom Volume Controls, Stereo Sound, and Playable without Timed Input. On Steam, it's a focused single-player run rather than a multiplayer commitment. Beyond the Map launched in 2025.

Choose ExoTrain

Choose ExoTrain if you want the Multi-player, Online Co-op, and Co-op side of the pairing. On Steam, it's currently about 36% cheaper on the Steam Store. ExoTrain launched in 2026.

Both Beyond the Map and ExoTrain sit in Action, RPG, and Early Access 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

Beyond the Map vs ExoTrain — Steam metadata comparison
Beyond the Map — Steam game coverBeyond the MapExoTrain — Steam game coverExoTrain
Released20252026
GenresAction, Strategy, Indie, Adventure, Simulation, RPG, Early AccessAction, RPG, Early Access
PlatformsWindowsWindows
Steam DeckDeck PlayableUnrated
Price19.99 USD12.74 USD
Steam reviews76.7% positive (322 reviews)82.4% positive (17 reviews)
MultiplayerSingle-player onlyMulti-player, Online Co-op, Co-op
DevelopersGlitch GoblinsHarpoon Games

Side by side

Beyond the Map vs ExoTrain — FAQ

Should I play Beyond the Map or ExoTrain first?
If you want chronology, Beyond the Map (2025) came out before ExoTrain (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 Beyond the Map and ExoTrain similar?
They overlap on Action, RPG, Early Access 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 Beyond the Map have multiplayer like ExoTrain?
No. ExoTrain supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op), while Beyond the Map is listed as single-player only.
Does Beyond the Map run on Steam Deck?
Yes — Beyond the Map is rated Deck Playable by Valve. ExoTrain doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.
Beyond the Map vs ExoTrain — Verdict (2026) · imho.run