Choose End State
Choose End State if you want an Action and Indie experience. On Steam, it's currently about 63% cheaper on the Steam Store. End State launched in 2022.
End State vs MENACE
End State and MENACE both land in Strategy, RPG, Early Access 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 Strategy, RPG, Early Access on Steam. End State (2022) is 4 years older than MENACE (2026). MENACE scores higher on Steam reviews (91.9% positive) than End State (65.4% 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 MENACE
Choose MENACE if you want a Simulation experience. On Steam, it's the newer release (2026) and ships with the modern feature baseline. 6,904 Steam reviews back the pick.
Both End State and MENACE sit in Strategy, RPG, and Early Access 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
 End State |  MENACE | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2022 | 2026 |
| Genres | Action, Strategy, Indie, RPG, Early Access | Strategy, Simulation, RPG, Early Access |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Deck Playable |
| Price | 14.99 USD | 39.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 65.4% positive (78 reviews) | 91.9% positive (6,904 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Finger Squad | Overhype Studios |
Side by side
- Both share Strategy, RPG, Early Access on Steam.
- End State (2022) is 4 years older than MENACE (2026).
- MENACE scores higher on Steam reviews (91.9% positive) than End State (65.4% positive).
- End State is currently ~63% cheaper on Steam than MENACE (14.99 USD vs. 39.99 USD).
- Both are Deck Playable.
End State vs MENACE — FAQ
- Should I play End State or MENACE first?
- If you want chronology, End State (2022) came out before MENACE (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 End State and MENACE similar?
- They overlap on Strategy, RPG, Early Access 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.