Choose THE WASTE
Choose THE WASTE if you want an Adventure experience.
THE WASTE vs Escape from Tarkov
THE WASTE and Escape from Tarkov both land in Action, Massively Multiplayer 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, Massively Multiplayer on Steam. Both support cooperative play. Escape from Tarkov is Deck Unsupported on Steam Deck; THE WASTE has no Deck rating yet. 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 Escape from Tarkov
Choose Escape from Tarkov if you want a Simulation and RPG game with MMO, Color Alternatives, and Camera Comfort. 10,183 Steam reviews back the pick.
Both THE WASTE and Escape from Tarkov sit in Action and Massively Multiplayer on Steam and both list Multi-player, Online PvP, and Online 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
 THE WASTE |  Escape from Tarkov | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | — | 2025 |
| Genres | Action, Adventure, Massively Multiplayer | Action, Simulation, Massively Multiplayer, RPG |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Deck Unsupported |
| Price | Price unknown | 49.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | — | 60.2% positive (10,183 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op |
| Developers | The Hustle Standard | Battlestate Games |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Massively Multiplayer on Steam.
- Both support cooperative play.
- Escape from Tarkov is Deck Unsupported on Steam Deck; THE WASTE has no Deck rating yet.
THE WASTE vs Escape from Tarkov — FAQ
- Are THE WASTE and Escape from Tarkov similar?
- They overlap on Action, Massively Multiplayer 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 THE WASTE and Escape from Tarkov have co-op?
- Yes — both list a co-op category on Steam. Specifics differ: THE WASTE ships Online Co-op, Co-op; Escape from Tarkov ships Online Co-op, Co-op.