Choose SURV1V3
Choose SURV1V3 if you want a Simulation game with Multi-player, Steam Leaderboards, and Online Co-op. On Steam, it has co-op, so you can bring a friend. 1,203 Steam reviews back the pick.
SURV1V3 vs Tainted Fate
SURV1V3 and Tainted Fate both land in Action, Indie, Adventure 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, Adventure on Steam. Tainted Fate (2020) is 1 year older than SURV1V3 (2021). SURV1V3 scores higher on Steam reviews (82.5% positive) than Tainted Fate (60% 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 Tainted Fate
Choose Tainted Fate if it's currently about 60% cheaper on the Steam Store. Tainted Fate launched in 2020.
Both SURV1V3 and Tainted Fate sit in Action, Indie, and Adventure on Steam and both list Tracked Controller Support and VR Only, 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
 SURV1V3 |  Tainted Fate | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2021 | 2020 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Adventure, Simulation | Action, Indie, Adventure |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Unsupported | Unrated |
| Price | 24.99 USD | 9.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 82.5% positive (1,203 reviews) | 60% positive (15 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Cross-Platform Multiplayer, Online Co-op | Single-player only |
| Developers | Candymakers | Delta Reality, Misfit Village |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie, Adventure on Steam.
- Tainted Fate (2020) is 1 year older than SURV1V3 (2021).
- SURV1V3 scores higher on Steam reviews (82.5% positive) than Tainted Fate (60% positive).
- Tainted Fate is currently ~60% cheaper on Steam than SURV1V3 (9.99 USD vs. 24.99 USD).
- SURV1V3 has co-op; Tainted Fate does not.
- SURV1V3 is Deck Unsupported on Steam Deck; Tainted Fate has no Deck rating yet.
SURV1V3 vs Tainted Fate — FAQ
- Should I play SURV1V3 or Tainted Fate first?
- If you want chronology, Tainted Fate (2020) came out before SURV1V3 (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 SURV1V3 and Tainted Fate similar?
- They overlap on Action, Indie, Adventure 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 Tainted Fate have multiplayer like SURV1V3?
- No. SURV1V3 supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player, Cross-Platform Multiplayer, Online Co-op), while Tainted Fate is listed as single-player only.