Choose Lazer Cops
Choose Lazer Cops if it's free to play, so the barrier to trying it is zero. Lazer Cops launched in 2017.
Lazer Cops vs One Step From Eden
Lazer Cops and One Step From Eden 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. Lazer Cops (2017) is 3 years older than One Step From Eden (2020). One Step From Eden scores higher on Steam reviews (95% positive) than Lazer Cops (88.2% 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 One Step From Eden
Choose One Step From Eden if you want a Strategy and Adventure experience. On Steam, it's the newer release (2020) and ships with the modern feature baseline. 3,692 Steam reviews back the pick.
Both Lazer Cops and One Step From Eden sit in Action and Indie on Steam and both list Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen, and Shared/Split Screen PvP, 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
 Lazer Cops |  One Step From Eden | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2017 | 2020 |
| Genres | Action, Indie | Action, Strategy, Indie, Adventure |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Deck Verified |
| Price | Free to play | 7.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 88.2% positive (17 reviews) | 95% positive (3,692 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op | Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op |
| Developers | Foolish Mortals Games, Michael Long | Thomas Moon Kang |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie on Steam.
- Lazer Cops (2017) is 3 years older than One Step From Eden (2020).
- One Step From Eden scores higher on Steam reviews (95% positive) than Lazer Cops (88.2% positive).
- Lazer Cops is free; One Step From Eden is paid (7.99 USD).
- Both support cooperative play.
- One Step From Eden is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Lazer Cops has no Deck rating yet.
Lazer Cops vs One Step From Eden — FAQ
- Should I play Lazer Cops or One Step From Eden first?
- If you want chronology, Lazer Cops (2017) came out before One Step From Eden (2020). 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 Lazer Cops and One Step From Eden 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.
- Do both Lazer Cops and One Step From Eden have co-op?
- Yes — both list a co-op category on Steam. Specifics differ: Lazer Cops ships Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op; One Step From Eden ships Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op.
- Is Lazer Cops free?
- Yes — Lazer Cops is a free-to-play Steam title. One Step From Eden is paid (7.99 USD).