Choose Damned Nation Reborn
Choose Damned Nation Reborn if you want an Early Access game with Multi-player. Damned Nation Reborn launched in 2015.
Damned Nation Reborn vs Epidemic
Damned Nation Reborn and Epidemic 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. Damned Nation Reborn (2015) is 6 years older than Epidemic (2021). Epidemic is currently ~46% cheaper on Steam than Damned Nation Reborn (6.99 USD vs. 12.99 USD). 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 Epidemic
Choose Epidemic if you want a Simulation experience. On Steam, it's currently about 46% cheaper on the Steam Store. Epidemic launched in 2021.
Both Damned Nation Reborn and Epidemic sit in Action, Strategy, 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
 Damned Nation Reborn |  Epidemic | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2015 | 2021 |
| Genres | Action, Strategy, Indie, Adventure, Early Access | Action, Strategy, Indie, Adventure, Simulation |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 12.99 USD | 6.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 8.7% positive (23 reviews) | 2 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player | Single-player only |
| Developers | Sinister | NULLA |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Strategy, Indie on Steam.
- Damned Nation Reborn (2015) is 6 years older than Epidemic (2021).
- Epidemic is currently ~46% cheaper on Steam than Damned Nation Reborn (6.99 USD vs. 12.99 USD).
Damned Nation Reborn vs Epidemic — FAQ
- Should I play Damned Nation Reborn or Epidemic first?
- If you want chronology, Damned Nation Reborn (2015) came out before Epidemic (2021). 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 Damned Nation Reborn and Epidemic 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 Epidemic have multiplayer like Damned Nation Reborn?
- No. Damned Nation Reborn supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player), while Epidemic is listed as single-player only.