Choose The American Dream
Choose The American Dream if you want an Action and Adventure game with Tracked Controller Support, Subtitle Options, and Custom Volume Controls. The American Dream launched in 2018.
The American Dream vs Project Syria
The American Dream and Project Syria both land in 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 are Indie games on Steam. Project Syria (2016) is 2 years older than The American Dream (2018). The American Dream scores higher on Steam reviews (67% positive) than Project Syria (39.6% 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 Project Syria
Choose Project Syria if you want a Simulation and Free To Play experience. On Steam, it's free to play, so the barrier to trying it is zero. Project Syria launched in 2016.
Both The American Dream and Project Syria sit in Indie on Steam and both list VR Only, 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 American Dream |  Project Syria | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2018 | 2016 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Adventure | Indie, Simulation, Free To Play |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Unsupported | Deck Unsupported |
| Price | 14.99 USD | Free to play |
| Steam reviews | 67% positive (97 reviews) | 39.6% positive (53 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Samurai Punk | Emblematic Group |
Side by side
- Both are Indie games on Steam.
- Project Syria (2016) is 2 years older than The American Dream (2018).
- The American Dream scores higher on Steam reviews (67% positive) than Project Syria (39.6% positive).
- Project Syria is free; The American Dream is paid (14.99 USD).
- Both are Deck Unsupported.
The American Dream vs Project Syria — FAQ
- Should I play The American Dream or Project Syria first?
- If you want chronology, Project Syria (2016) came out before The American Dream (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 The American Dream and Project Syria similar?
- They overlap on 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.
- Is Project Syria free?
- Yes — Project Syria is a free-to-play Steam title. The American Dream is paid (14.99 USD).