Choose Overload
Choose Overload if you want the Steam Leaderboards, Online PvP, and VR Supported side of the pairing. 1,381 Steam reviews back the pick.
Overload vs Disputed Space
Overload and Disputed Space both land in Action 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 are Action games on Steam. Disputed Space (2017) is 1 year older than Overload (2018). Overload scores higher on Steam reviews (94.3% positive) than Disputed Space (67.5% 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 Disputed Space
Choose Disputed Space if you want an Indie game with Shared/Split Screen, Shared/Split Screen PvP, and Shared/Split Screen Co-op. On Steam, it's currently about 93% cheaper on the Steam Store. Disputed Space launched in 2017.
Both Overload and Disputed Space sit in Action on Steam and both list Multi-player and PvP, 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
 Overload |  Disputed Space | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2018 | 2017 |
| Genres | Action | Action, Indie |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Unrated |
| Price | 29.99 USD | 1.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 94.3% positive (1,381 reviews) | 67.5% positive (77 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player | Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op |
| Developers | Revival Productions, LLC | ShilohGames |
Side by side
- Both are Action games on Steam.
- Disputed Space (2017) is 1 year older than Overload (2018).
- Overload scores higher on Steam reviews (94.3% positive) than Disputed Space (67.5% positive).
- Disputed Space is currently ~93% cheaper on Steam than Overload (1.99 USD vs. 29.99 USD).
- Disputed Space has co-op; Overload does not.
- Overload is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; Disputed Space has no Deck rating yet.
Overload vs Disputed Space — FAQ
- Should I play Overload or Disputed Space first?
- If you want chronology, Disputed Space (2017) came out before Overload (2018). 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 Overload and Disputed Space similar?
- They overlap on Action 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 Overload run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Overload is rated Deck Playable by Valve. Disputed Space doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.