Chaos Town vs Esse Proxy
Chaos Town and Esse Proxy both land in Action, Indie 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 Action, Indie on Steam. Chaos Town (2017) is 5 years older than Esse Proxy (2022). Chaos Town scores higher on Steam reviews (84.6% positive) than Esse Proxy (64.9% positive). No login or purchase needed — scroll for the full table, the verdict FAQ, and links to ranked similar games for both titles.
Side-by-side comparison
 Chaos Town |  Esse Proxy | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2017 | 2022 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, RPG | Action, Indie |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 4.99 USD | 19.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 84.6% positive (13 reviews) | 64.9% positive (74 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | QuickSave | FromSouthGames |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie on Steam.
- Chaos Town (2017) is 5 years older than Esse Proxy (2022).
- Chaos Town scores higher on Steam reviews (84.6% positive) than Esse Proxy (64.9% positive).
- Chaos Town is currently ~75% cheaper on Steam than Esse Proxy (4.99 USD vs. 19.99 USD).
Chaos Town vs Esse Proxy — FAQ
- Should I play Chaos Town or Esse Proxy first?
- If you want chronology, Chaos Town (2017) came out before Esse Proxy (2022). 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 Chaos Town and Esse Proxy similar?
- They overlap on Action, Indie 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.