Isomer vs BadLads
Isomer and BadLads both land in Action, Strategy, 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, Strategy, Indie on Steam. Isomer (2014) is 6 years older than BadLads (2020). BadLads scores higher on Steam reviews (69.7% positive) than Isomer (18.2% positive). No login or purchase needed — scroll for the full table, the verdict FAQ, and links to ranked similar games for both titles.
Side-by-side comparison
 Isomer |  BadLads | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2014 | 2020 |
| Genres | Action, Strategy, Indie, Early Access | Action, Strategy, Indie, Adventure, Simulation, Massively Multiplayer, RPG, Casual, Early Access |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 9.99 USD | Price unknown |
| Steam reviews | 18.2% positive (33 reviews) | 69.7% positive (99 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op |
| Developers | Ionising Software | CHEMICAL HEADS STUDIOS |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Strategy, Indie on Steam.
- Isomer (2014) is 6 years older than BadLads (2020).
- BadLads scores higher on Steam reviews (69.7% positive) than Isomer (18.2% positive).
- BadLads has co-op; Isomer does not.
Isomer vs BadLads — FAQ
- Should I play Isomer or BadLads first?
- If you want chronology, Isomer (2014) came out before BadLads (2020). 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 Isomer and BadLads similar?
- They overlap on Action, Strategy, 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.
- Does Isomer have multiplayer like BadLads?
- No. BadLads supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op), while Isomer is listed as single-player only.