Choose Software Inc.
Choose Software Inc. if you want a Strategy and Indie game with Multi-player, Online PvP, and Online Co-op. On Steam, it has co-op, so you can bring a friend. 5,491 Steam reviews back the pick.
Software Inc. vs ConsoleMe
Software Inc. and ConsoleMe both land in Simulation, Early Access 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 Simulation, Early Access on Steam. Software Inc. (2015) is 11 years older than ConsoleMe (2026). ConsoleMe is currently ~57% cheaper on Steam than Software Inc. (9.99 USD vs. 22.99 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 ConsoleMe
Choose ConsoleMe if it's currently about 57% cheaper on the Steam Store. ConsoleMe launched in 2026.
Both Software Inc. and ConsoleMe sit in Simulation and Early Access on Steam and both list Playable without Timed Input, Adjustable Difficulty, and Save Anytime, 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
 Software Inc. |  ConsoleMe | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2015 | 2026 |
| Genres | Strategy, Indie, Simulation, Early Access | Simulation, Early Access |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Unrated |
| Price | 22.99 USD | 9.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 94.3% positive (5,491 reviews) | 5 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Cross-Platform Multiplayer, Online Co-op | Single-player only |
| Developers | Coredumping | TheHydraFlash |
Side by side
- Both share Simulation, Early Access on Steam.
- Software Inc. (2015) is 11 years older than ConsoleMe (2026).
- ConsoleMe is currently ~57% cheaper on Steam than Software Inc. (9.99 USD vs. 22.99 USD).
- Software Inc. has co-op; ConsoleMe does not.
- Software Inc. is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; ConsoleMe has no Deck rating yet.
Software Inc. vs ConsoleMe — FAQ
- Should I play Software Inc. or ConsoleMe first?
- If you want chronology, Software Inc. (2015) came out before ConsoleMe (2026). 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 Software Inc. and ConsoleMe similar?
- They overlap on Simulation, Early Access 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 ConsoleMe have multiplayer like Software Inc.?
- No. Software Inc. supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player, Cross-Platform Multiplayer, Online Co-op), while ConsoleMe is listed as single-player only.
- Does Software Inc. run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Software Inc. is rated Deck Playable by Valve. ConsoleMe doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.