Choose Quantum Break
Choose Quantum Break if it matches what drew you to this matchup. 7,224 Steam reviews back the pick.
Quantum Break vs CONTROL Ultimate Edition
Quantum Break and CONTROL Ultimate Edition 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. Quantum Break (2016) is 4 years older than CONTROL Ultimate Edition (2020). CONTROL Ultimate Edition scores higher on Steam reviews (88.8% positive) than Quantum Break (83.6% 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 CONTROL Ultimate Edition
Choose CONTROL Ultimate Edition if you want an Adventure game with HDR available. On Steam, it carries the stronger Steam consensus at 88.8% positive across 24,216 reviews.
Both Quantum Break and CONTROL Ultimate Edition sit in Action 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
 Quantum Break |  CONTROL Ultimate Edition | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2016 | 2020 |
| Genres | Action | Action, Adventure |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows, macOS |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Deck Verified |
| Price | 39.99 USD | 39.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 83.6% positive (7,224 reviews) | 88.8% positive (24,216 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Remedy Entertainment | Remedy Entertainment |
Side by side
- Both are Action games on Steam.
- Quantum Break (2016) is 4 years older than CONTROL Ultimate Edition (2020).
- CONTROL Ultimate Edition scores higher on Steam reviews (88.8% positive) than Quantum Break (83.6% positive).
- CONTROL Ultimate Edition is currently ~0% cheaper on Steam than Quantum Break (39.99 USD vs. 39.99 USD).
- Steam Deck: Quantum Break is Deck Playable, CONTROL Ultimate Edition is Deck Verified.
Quantum Break vs CONTROL Ultimate Edition — FAQ
- Which is better, Quantum Break or CONTROL Ultimate Edition?
- On Steam reviews CONTROL Ultimate Edition scores higher (88.8% positive) than Quantum Break (83.6% positive). Both have enough reviews to trust the signal, so for players using reviews alone, CONTROL Ultimate Edition is the safer pick. Genre fit still matters — check the side-by-side table for the categories each game lands in.
- Should I play Quantum Break or CONTROL Ultimate Edition first?
- If you want chronology, Quantum Break (2016) came out before CONTROL Ultimate Edition (2020). 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 Quantum Break and CONTROL Ultimate Edition 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.