Choose XAOC
Choose XAOC if you want an Early Access game with Online PvP and PvP. XAOC launched in 2017.
XAOC vs Soulworker
XAOC and Soulworker both land in Massively Multiplayer, RPG 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 Massively Multiplayer, RPG on Steam. XAOC (2017) is 4 years older than Soulworker (2021). Soulworker scores higher on Steam reviews (69.9% positive) than XAOC (64.1% 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 Soulworker
Choose Soulworker if you want an Action and Free To Play experience. On Steam, it's free to play, so the barrier to trying it is zero. 4,284 Steam reviews back the pick.
Both XAOC and Soulworker sit in Massively Multiplayer and RPG on Steam and both list Multi-player, MMO, 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
 XAOC |  Soulworker | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2017 | 2021 |
| Genres | Massively Multiplayer, RPG, Early Access | Action, Massively Multiplayer, RPG, Free To Play |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Deck Playable |
| Price | Price unknown | Free to play |
| Steam reviews | 64.1% positive (39 reviews) | 69.9% positive (4,284 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op | Multi-player, Cross-Platform Multiplayer, Online Co-op |
| Developers | WindThunder Studio | VALOFE |
Side by side
- Both share Massively Multiplayer, RPG on Steam.
- XAOC (2017) is 4 years older than Soulworker (2021).
- Soulworker scores higher on Steam reviews (69.9% positive) than XAOC (64.1% positive).
- Soulworker is free; XAOC is paid (Price unknown).
- Both support cooperative play.
- Soulworker is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; XAOC has no Deck rating yet.
XAOC vs Soulworker — FAQ
- Should I play XAOC or Soulworker first?
- If you want chronology, XAOC (2017) came out before Soulworker (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 XAOC and Soulworker similar?
- They overlap on Massively Multiplayer, RPG 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 XAOC and Soulworker have co-op?
- Yes — both list a co-op category on Steam. Specifics differ: XAOC ships Online Co-op, Co-op; Soulworker ships Online Co-op, Co-op.
- Is Soulworker free?
- Yes — Soulworker is a free-to-play Steam title. XAOC is paid (Price unknown).