Choose After the Fall®
Choose After the Fall® if you want the Online PvP, PvP, and Tracked Controller Support side of the pairing. On Steam, it's currently about 50% cheaper on the Steam Store. 1,513 Steam reviews back the pick.
After the Fall® vs John Carpenter's Toxic Commando
After the Fall® and John Carpenter's Toxic Commando both land in Action, 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, Adventure on Steam. After the Fall® (2021) is 5 years older than John Carpenter's Toxic Commando (2026). John Carpenter's Toxic Commando scores higher on Steam reviews (79.7% positive) than After the Fall® (76.7% 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 John Carpenter's Toxic Commando
Choose John Carpenter's Toxic Commando if you want the Adjustable Text Size, Subtitle Options, and Camera Comfort side of the pairing. On Steam, it carries the stronger Steam consensus at 79.7% positive across 2,976 reviews.
Both After the Fall® and John Carpenter's Toxic Commando sit in Action and Adventure on Steam and both list Multi-player, Online Co-op, and Co-op, 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
 After the Fall® |  John Carpenter's Toxic Commando | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2021 | 2026 |
| Genres | Action, Adventure | Action, Adventure |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Unsupported | Deck Playable |
| Price | 19.99 USD | 39.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 76.7% positive (1,513 reviews) | 79.7% positive (2,976 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Cross-Platform Multiplayer, Online Co-op | Multi-player, Cross-Platform Multiplayer, Online Co-op |
| Developers | Vertigo Games | Saber Interactive |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Adventure on Steam.
- After the Fall® (2021) is 5 years older than John Carpenter's Toxic Commando (2026).
- John Carpenter's Toxic Commando scores higher on Steam reviews (79.7% positive) than After the Fall® (76.7% positive).
- After the Fall® is currently ~50% cheaper on Steam than John Carpenter's Toxic Commando (19.99 USD vs. 39.99 USD).
- Both support cooperative play.
- Steam Deck: After the Fall® is Deck Unsupported, John Carpenter's Toxic Commando is Deck Playable.
After the Fall® vs John Carpenter's Toxic Commando — FAQ
- Which is better, After the Fall® or John Carpenter's Toxic Commando?
- On Steam reviews John Carpenter's Toxic Commando scores higher (79.7% positive) than After the Fall® (76.7% positive). Both have enough reviews to trust the signal, so for players using reviews alone, John Carpenter's Toxic Commando is the safer pick. Genre fit still matters — check the side-by-side table for the categories each game lands in.
- Should I play After the Fall® or John Carpenter's Toxic Commando first?
- If you want chronology, After the Fall® (2021) came out before John Carpenter's Toxic Commando (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 After the Fall® and John Carpenter's Toxic Commando similar?
- They overlap on Action, 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.
- Do both After the Fall® and John Carpenter's Toxic Commando have co-op?
- Yes — both list a co-op category on Steam. Specifics differ: After the Fall® ships Online Co-op, Co-op; John Carpenter's Toxic Commando ships Online Co-op, Co-op.