Choose DEVIL'S WAY
Choose DEVIL'S WAY if it's a focused single-player run rather than a multiplayer commitment. DEVIL'S WAY launched in 2024.
DEVIL'S WAY vs The Anomaly Department
DEVIL'S WAY and The Anomaly Department both land in Indie, Simulation 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 Indie, Simulation on Steam. DEVIL'S WAY (2024) is 2 years older than The Anomaly Department (2026). The Anomaly Department has co-op; DEVIL'S WAY 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 The Anomaly Department
Choose The Anomaly Department if you want the Multi-player, Online Co-op, and Co-op side of the pairing. On Steam, it has co-op, so you can bring a friend. The Anomaly Department launched in 2026.
Both DEVIL'S WAY and The Anomaly Department sit in Indie and Simulation 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
 DEVIL'S WAY |  The Anomaly Department | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2024 | 2026 |
| Genres | Indie, Simulation | Indie, Simulation |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Unrated |
| Price | 4.99 USD | Price unknown |
| Steam reviews | 29.4% positive (109 reviews) | — |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op |
| Developers | Rose Game Studio | Buder Games |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Simulation on Steam.
- DEVIL'S WAY (2024) is 2 years older than The Anomaly Department (2026).
- The Anomaly Department has co-op; DEVIL'S WAY does not.
- DEVIL'S WAY is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; The Anomaly Department has no Deck rating yet.
DEVIL'S WAY vs The Anomaly Department — FAQ
- Should I play DEVIL'S WAY or The Anomaly Department first?
- If you want chronology, DEVIL'S WAY (2024) came out before The Anomaly Department (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 DEVIL'S WAY and The Anomaly Department similar?
- They overlap on Indie, Simulation 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 DEVIL'S WAY have multiplayer like The Anomaly Department?
- No. The Anomaly Department supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op), while DEVIL'S WAY is listed as single-player only.
- Does DEVIL'S WAY run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — DEVIL'S WAY is rated Deck Playable by Valve. The Anomaly Department doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.