Choose UNDERWARD
Choose UNDERWARD if you want an Indie and Adventure experience. UNDERWARD launched in 2025.
UNDERWARD vs Panic In The Woods
UNDERWARD and Panic In The Woods both land in Action 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 are Action games on Steam. Panic In The Woods (2024) is 1 year older than UNDERWARD (2025). UNDERWARD scores higher on Steam reviews (74.3% positive) than Panic In The Woods (67.3% 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 Panic In The Woods
Choose Panic In The Woods if you want a Casual game with LAN Co-op. On Steam, it's currently about 40% cheaper on the Steam Store. Panic In The Woods launched in 2024.
Both UNDERWARD and Panic In The Woods sit in Action 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
 UNDERWARD |  Panic In The Woods | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2025 | 2024 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Adventure | Action, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Deck Playable |
| Price | 9.99 USD | 5.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 74.3% positive (74 reviews) | 67.3% positive (52 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Cross-Platform Multiplayer, Online Co-op | Multi-player, Online Co-op, LAN Co-op |
| Developers | INTENSE | Exit Plan Games |
Side by side
- Both are Action games on Steam.
- Panic In The Woods (2024) is 1 year older than UNDERWARD (2025).
- UNDERWARD scores higher on Steam reviews (74.3% positive) than Panic In The Woods (67.3% positive).
- Panic In The Woods is currently ~40% cheaper on Steam than UNDERWARD (5.99 USD vs. 9.99 USD).
- Both support cooperative play.
- Both are Deck Playable.
UNDERWARD vs Panic In The Woods — FAQ
- Should I play UNDERWARD or Panic In The Woods first?
- If you want chronology, Panic In The Woods (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 UNDERWARD and Panic In The Woods similar?
- They overlap on Action 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 UNDERWARD and Panic In The Woods have co-op?
- Yes — both list a co-op category on Steam. Specifics differ: UNDERWARD ships Online Co-op, Co-op; Panic In The Woods ships Online Co-op, LAN Co-op.