Choose Devader
Choose Devader if you want the Multi-player, Steam Leaderboards, and Shared/Split Screen Co-op side of the pairing. On Steam, it has co-op, so you can bring a friend. Devader launched in 2019.
Devader vs Antivirus Girl
Devader and Antivirus Girl both land in Action, Strategy, 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, Strategy, Indie on Steam. Devader (2019) is 7 years older than Antivirus Girl (2026). Devader has co-op; Antivirus Girl does not. 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 Antivirus Girl
Choose Antivirus Girl if you want a Simulation and Casual experience. On Steam, it's the newer release (2026) and ships with the modern feature baseline. Antivirus Girl launched in 2026.
Both Devader and Antivirus Girl sit in Action, Strategy, and Indie 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
 Devader |  Antivirus Girl | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2019 | 2026 |
| Genres | Action, Strategy, Indie | Action, Strategy, Indie, Simulation, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 7.99 USD | Price unknown |
| Steam reviews | 92.6% positive (27 reviews) | — |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op | Single-player only |
| Developers | Falkenbrew | Chowbie |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Strategy, Indie on Steam.
- Devader (2019) is 7 years older than Antivirus Girl (2026).
- Devader has co-op; Antivirus Girl does not.
Devader vs Antivirus Girl — FAQ
- Should I play Devader or Antivirus Girl first?
- If you want chronology, Devader (2019) came out before Antivirus Girl (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 Devader and Antivirus Girl similar?
- They overlap on Action, Strategy, 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.
- Does Antivirus Girl have multiplayer like Devader?
- No. Devader supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op), while Antivirus Girl is listed as single-player only.