Choose EmergeNYC
Choose EmergeNYC if you want a Simulation, Massively Multiplayer, and RPG game with Multi-player, Online Co-op, and Co-op. On Steam, it has co-op, so you can bring a friend. 3,239 Steam reviews back the pick.
EmergeNYC vs Second Dimension RetroPak Vol. 1
EmergeNYC and Second Dimension RetroPak Vol. 1 both land in Action, 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 Action, Strategy, Indie on Steam. EmergeNYC (2016) is 3 years older than Second Dimension RetroPak Vol. 1 (2019). Second Dimension RetroPak Vol. 1 is currently ~20% cheaper on Steam than EmergeNYC (19.99 USD vs. 24.99 USD). 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 Second Dimension RetroPak Vol. 1
Choose Second Dimension RetroPak Vol. 1 if it's currently about 20% cheaper on the Steam Store. Second Dimension RetroPak Vol. 1 launched in 2019.
Both EmergeNYC and Second Dimension RetroPak Vol. 1 sit in Action, Strategy, and Indie on Steam, 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
| EmergeNYC |  Second Dimension RetroPak Vol. 1 | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2016 | 2019 |
| Genres | Action, Strategy, Indie, Adventure, Simulation, Massively Multiplayer, RPG, Casual, Early Access, Racing | Action, Strategy, Indie, Adventure, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Unsupported | Unrated |
| Price | 24.99 USD | 19.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 64.9% positive (3,239 reviews) | 2 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op | Single-player only |
| Developers | FlipSwitch Games | Second Dimension, Sly Dog Studios, Retroscribe, FG Soft |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Strategy, Indie on Steam.
- EmergeNYC (2016) is 3 years older than Second Dimension RetroPak Vol. 1 (2019).
- Second Dimension RetroPak Vol. 1 is currently ~20% cheaper on Steam than EmergeNYC (19.99 USD vs. 24.99 USD).
- EmergeNYC has co-op; Second Dimension RetroPak Vol. 1 does not.
- EmergeNYC is Deck Unsupported on Steam Deck; Second Dimension RetroPak Vol. 1 has no Deck rating yet.
EmergeNYC vs Second Dimension RetroPak Vol. 1 — FAQ
- Should I play EmergeNYC or Second Dimension RetroPak Vol. 1 first?
- If you want chronology, EmergeNYC (2016) came out before Second Dimension RetroPak Vol. 1 (2019). 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 EmergeNYC and Second Dimension RetroPak Vol. 1 similar?
- They overlap on Action, 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 Second Dimension RetroPak Vol. 1 have multiplayer like EmergeNYC?
- No. EmergeNYC supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op), while Second Dimension RetroPak Vol. 1 is listed as single-player only.