Choose Homefront
Choose Homefront if you want the Multi-player and Valve Anti-Cheat enabled side of the pairing. 2,148 Steam reviews back the pick.
Homefront vs X Virus
Homefront and X Virus 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. Homefront (2011) is 10 years older than X Virus (2021). X Virus is currently ~95% cheaper on Steam than Homefront (0.99 USD vs. 19.99 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 X Virus
Choose X Virus if you want an Indie experience. On Steam, it's currently about 95% cheaper on the Steam Store. X Virus launched in 2021.
Both Homefront and X Virus 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
 Homefront |  X Virus | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2011 | 2021 |
| Genres | Action | Action, Indie |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Unrated |
| Price | 19.99 USD | 0.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 62.7% positive (2,148 reviews) | — |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player | Single-player only |
| Developers | Kaos Studios, Digital Extremes | LI YANG |
Side by side
- Both are Action games on Steam.
- Homefront (2011) is 10 years older than X Virus (2021).
- X Virus is currently ~95% cheaper on Steam than Homefront (0.99 USD vs. 19.99 USD).
- Homefront is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; X Virus has no Deck rating yet.
Homefront vs X Virus — FAQ
- Should I play Homefront or X Virus first?
- If you want chronology, Homefront (2011) came out before X Virus (2021). 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 Homefront and X Virus 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.
- Does X Virus have multiplayer like Homefront?
- No. Homefront supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player), while X Virus is listed as single-player only.
- Does Homefront run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Homefront is rated Deck Playable by Valve. X Virus doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.