Choose Apocalypse Express
Choose Apocalypse Express if you want a Strategy game with Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen, and Shared/Split Screen Co-op. On Steam, it has co-op, so you can bring a friend. Apocalypse Express launched in 2026.
Apocalypse Express vs Iron Pilgrim
Apocalypse Express and Iron Pilgrim both land in Action, 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, Indie on Steam. Apocalypse Express (2026) is 1 year older than Iron Pilgrim (2027). Apocalypse Express has co-op; Iron Pilgrim 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 Iron Pilgrim
Choose Iron Pilgrim if you want a Casual experience. On Steam, it's a focused single-player run rather than a multiplayer commitment. Iron Pilgrim launched in 2027.
Both Apocalypse Express and Iron Pilgrim sit in Action and Indie 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
 Apocalypse Express |  Iron Pilgrim | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2026 | 2027 |
| Genres | Action, Strategy, Indie | Action, Indie, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Unrated |
| Price | 5.99 USD | Price unknown |
| Steam reviews | 82.4% positive (245 reviews) | — |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op | Single-player only |
| Developers | Llamaware Studios | Weasel Pit |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie on Steam.
- Apocalypse Express (2026) is 1 year older than Iron Pilgrim (2027).
- Apocalypse Express has co-op; Iron Pilgrim does not.
- Apocalypse Express is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; Iron Pilgrim has no Deck rating yet.
Apocalypse Express vs Iron Pilgrim — FAQ
- Should I play Apocalypse Express or Iron Pilgrim first?
- If you want chronology, Apocalypse Express (2026) came out before Iron Pilgrim (2027). 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 Apocalypse Express and Iron Pilgrim similar?
- They overlap on Action, 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 Iron Pilgrim have multiplayer like Apocalypse Express?
- No. Apocalypse Express supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op), while Iron Pilgrim is listed as single-player only.
- Does Apocalypse Express run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Apocalypse Express is rated Deck Playable by Valve. Iron Pilgrim doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.