Choose Battlestar Galactica Deadlock
Choose Battlestar Galactica Deadlock if it matches what drew you to this matchup. 2,188 Steam reviews back the pick.
Battlestar Galactica Deadlock vs The Sons of Earth
Battlestar Galactica Deadlock and The Sons of Earth both land in Strategy 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 Strategy games on Steam. Battlestar Galactica Deadlock (2017) is 9 years older than The Sons of Earth (2026). Both support cooperative play. 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 The Sons of Earth
Choose The Sons of Earth if you want an Indie and Simulation game with Custom Volume Controls, Stereo Sound, and Playable without Timed Input. On Steam, it's the newer release (2026) and ships with the modern feature baseline. The Sons of Earth launched in 2026.
Both Battlestar Galactica Deadlock and The Sons of Earth sit in Strategy on Steam and both list Multi-player, Online PvP, and Online Co-op, 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
 Battlestar Galactica Deadlock |  The Sons of Earth | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2017 | 2026 |
| Genres | Strategy | Strategy, Indie, Simulation |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Unrated |
| Price | Price unknown | Price unknown |
| Steam reviews | 88.1% positive (2,188 reviews) | — |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op |
| Developers | Black Lab Games | Michael Calloway |
Side by side
- Both are Strategy games on Steam.
- Battlestar Galactica Deadlock (2017) is 9 years older than The Sons of Earth (2026).
- Both support cooperative play.
- Battlestar Galactica Deadlock is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; The Sons of Earth has no Deck rating yet.
Battlestar Galactica Deadlock vs The Sons of Earth — FAQ
- Should I play Battlestar Galactica Deadlock or The Sons of Earth first?
- If you want chronology, Battlestar Galactica Deadlock (2017) came out before The Sons of Earth (2026). 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 Battlestar Galactica Deadlock and The Sons of Earth similar?
- They overlap on Strategy 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.
- Do both Battlestar Galactica Deadlock and The Sons of Earth have co-op?
- Yes — both list a co-op category on Steam. Specifics differ: Battlestar Galactica Deadlock ships Online Co-op, Co-op; The Sons of Earth ships Online Co-op, Co-op.
- Does Battlestar Galactica Deadlock run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Battlestar Galactica Deadlock is rated Deck Playable by Valve. The Sons of Earth doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.