Choose Modbox
Choose Modbox if you want the Shared/Split Screen, Steam Leaderboards, and Shared/Split Screen PvP side of the pairing. Modbox launched in 2016.
Modbox vs Modiverse
Modbox and Modiverse both land in Action, Indie, Adventure 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, Adventure on Steam. Modbox (2016) is 5 years older than Modiverse (2021). Modbox scores higher on Steam reviews (85.5% positive) than Modiverse (36.8% 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 Modiverse
Choose Modiverse if you want a Strategy, Massively Multiplayer, and RPG experience. On Steam, it's currently about 93% cheaper on the Steam Store. Modiverse launched in 2021.
Both Modbox and Modiverse sit in Action, Indie, and Adventure 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
 Modbox |  Modiverse | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2016 | 2021 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Adventure, Simulation, Casual, Early Access | Action, Strategy, Indie, Adventure, Simulation, Massively Multiplayer, RPG, Casual, Early Access |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 14.99 USD | 0.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 85.5% positive (173 reviews) | 36.8% positive (19 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Cross-Platform Multiplayer, Online Co-op | Multi-player, Online Co-op, LAN Co-op |
| Developers | Alientrap | Deep Voodoo Games |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie, Adventure on Steam.
- Modbox (2016) is 5 years older than Modiverse (2021).
- Modbox scores higher on Steam reviews (85.5% positive) than Modiverse (36.8% positive).
- Modiverse is currently ~93% cheaper on Steam than Modbox (0.99 USD vs. 14.99 USD).
- Both support cooperative play.
Modbox vs Modiverse — FAQ
- Should I play Modbox or Modiverse first?
- If you want chronology, Modbox (2016) came out before Modiverse (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 Modbox and Modiverse similar?
- They overlap on Action, Indie, Adventure 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 Modbox and Modiverse have co-op?
- Yes — both list a co-op category on Steam. Specifics differ: Modbox ships Online Co-op, Shared/Split Screen Co-op; Modiverse ships Online Co-op, LAN Co-op.