Choose FirstPlate
Choose FirstPlate if you want a Simulation and Early Access game with Surround Sound and Save Anytime. FirstPlate launched in 2026.
FirstPlate vs I Buried Steve
FirstPlate and I Buried Steve both land in Action, Indie, Casual 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, Casual on Steam. FirstPlate (2026) is 1 year older than I Buried Steve (2027). Both support cooperative play. 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 I Buried Steve
Choose I Buried Steve if you want the Shared/Split Screen, Steam Leaderboards, and Shared/Split Screen PvP side of the pairing. I Buried Steve launched in 2027.
Both FirstPlate and I Buried Steve sit in Action, Indie, and Casual 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
 FirstPlate |  I Buried Steve | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2026 | 2027 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Simulation, Casual, Early Access | Action, Indie, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | Price unknown | Price unknown |
| Steam reviews | — | — |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Online Co-op, LAN Co-op | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Shared/Split Screen Co-op |
| Developers | TwinkleToes Studios | Thyme |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie, Casual on Steam.
- FirstPlate (2026) is 1 year older than I Buried Steve (2027).
- Both support cooperative play.
FirstPlate vs I Buried Steve — FAQ
- Should I play FirstPlate or I Buried Steve first?
- If you want chronology, FirstPlate (2026) came out before I Buried Steve (2027). 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 FirstPlate and I Buried Steve similar?
- They overlap on Action, Indie, Casual 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 FirstPlate and I Buried Steve have co-op?
- Yes — both list a co-op category on Steam. Specifics differ: FirstPlate ships Online Co-op, LAN Co-op; I Buried Steve ships Online Co-op, Shared/Split Screen Co-op.