Choose L.S.S
Choose L.S.S if it's currently about 80% cheaper on the Steam Store. L.S.S launched in 2018.
L.S.S vs System Purge
L.S.S and System Purge 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. L.S.S (2018) is 4 years older than System Purge (2022). System Purge scores higher on Steam reviews (96.7% positive) than L.S.S (75% 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 System Purge
Choose System Purge if you want an Indie experience. On Steam, it's the newer release (2022) and ships with the modern feature baseline. System Purge launched in 2022.
Both L.S.S and System Purge sit in Action on Steam and both list Steam Leaderboards, 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
 L.S.S |  System Purge | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2018 | 2022 |
| Genres | Action | Action, Indie |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 0.99 USD | 4.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 75% positive (16 reviews) | 96.7% positive (120 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | FossettGaming | Actual Nerds |
Side by side
- Both are Action games on Steam.
- L.S.S (2018) is 4 years older than System Purge (2022).
- System Purge scores higher on Steam reviews (96.7% positive) than L.S.S (75% positive).
- L.S.S is currently ~80% cheaper on Steam than System Purge (0.99 USD vs. 4.99 USD).
L.S.S vs System Purge — FAQ
- Should I play L.S.S or System Purge first?
- If you want chronology, L.S.S (2018) came out before System Purge (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 L.S.S and System Purge 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.