Choose Built the End
Choose Built the End if you want the Camera Comfort and Mouse Only Option side of the pairing. On Steam, it's a focused single-player run rather than a multiplayer commitment. Built the End launched in 2026.
Built the End vs Frontworks
Built the End and Frontworks both land in Strategy, Indie 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 Strategy, Indie on Steam. Built the End (2026) is 1 year older than Frontworks (2027). Frontworks has co-op; Built the End does not. 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 Frontworks
Choose Frontworks if you want a Simulation game with Multi-player, LAN Co-op, and Co-op. On Steam, it has co-op, so you can bring a friend. Frontworks launched in 2027.
Both Built the End and Frontworks sit in Strategy and Indie on Steam and both list Custom Volume Controls, Playable without Timed Input, and Adjustable Difficulty, 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
 Built the End |  Frontworks | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2026 | 2027 |
| Genres | Strategy, Indie | Strategy, Indie, Simulation |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 6.99 USD | Price unknown |
| Steam reviews | 100% positive (11 reviews) | — |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Multi-player, LAN Co-op, Co-op |
| Developers | SOHwhatifiCAHnot | Antromech Games |
Side by side
- Both share Strategy, Indie on Steam.
- Built the End (2026) is 1 year older than Frontworks (2027).
- Frontworks has co-op; Built the End does not.
Built the End vs Frontworks — FAQ
- Should I play Built the End or Frontworks first?
- If you want chronology, Built the End (2026) came out before Frontworks (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 Built the End and Frontworks similar?
- They overlap on Strategy, Indie 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 Built the End have multiplayer like Frontworks?
- No. Frontworks supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player, LAN Co-op, Co-op), while Built the End is listed as single-player only.