Choose The Surge
Choose The Surge if it carries the stronger Steam consensus at 76.6% positive across 4,366 reviews.
The Surge vs Steelrising
The Surge and Steelrising both land in Action, RPG 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, RPG on Steam. The Surge (2017) is 5 years older than Steelrising (2022). The Surge scores higher on Steam reviews (76.6% positive) than Steelrising (74.4% positive). 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 Steelrising
Choose Steelrising if you want an Adventure experience. On Steam, it's currently about 60% cheaper on the Steam Store. 1,646 Steam reviews back the pick.
Both The Surge and Steelrising sit in Action and RPG 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
 The Surge |  Steelrising | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2017 | 2022 |
| Genres | Action, RPG | Action, Adventure, RPG |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Deck Playable |
| Price | 14.99 USD | 5.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 76.6% positive (4,366 reviews) | 74.4% positive (1,646 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Deck13 | Spiders |
Side by side
- Both share Action, RPG on Steam.
- The Surge (2017) is 5 years older than Steelrising (2022).
- The Surge scores higher on Steam reviews (76.6% positive) than Steelrising (74.4% positive).
- Steelrising is currently ~60% cheaper on Steam than The Surge (5.99 USD vs. 14.99 USD).
- Both are Deck Playable.
The Surge vs Steelrising — FAQ
- Which is better, The Surge or Steelrising?
- On Steam reviews The Surge scores higher (76.6% positive) than Steelrising (74.4% positive). Both have enough reviews to trust the signal, so for players using reviews alone, The Surge is the safer pick. Genre fit still matters — check the side-by-side table for the categories each game lands in.
- Should I play The Surge or Steelrising first?
- If you want chronology, The Surge (2017) came out before Steelrising (2022). 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 The Surge and Steelrising similar?
- They overlap on Action, RPG 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.