Choose EXFIL
Choose EXFIL if you want a Strategy, Indie, and Simulation game with Online PvP and PvP. EXFIL launched in 2024.
EXFIL vs Dagger Directive
EXFIL and Dagger Directive both land in Action, Early Access 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, Early Access on Steam. EXFIL (2024) is 1 year older than Dagger Directive (2025). Dagger Directive scores higher on Steam reviews (85.5% positive) than EXFIL (73.1% 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 Dagger Directive
Choose Dagger Directive if it carries the stronger Steam consensus at 85.5% positive across 441 reviews.
Both EXFIL and Dagger Directive sit in Action and Early Access 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
 EXFIL |  Dagger Directive | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2024 | 2025 |
| Genres | Action, Strategy, Indie, Simulation, Early Access | Action, Early Access |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Unsupported | Deck Playable |
| Price | 19.99 USD | 19.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 73.1% positive (201 reviews) | 85.5% positive (441 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op |
| Developers | Tiny Leviathan | Arcane Alpacas LLC |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Early Access on Steam.
- EXFIL (2024) is 1 year older than Dagger Directive (2025).
- Dagger Directive scores higher on Steam reviews (85.5% positive) than EXFIL (73.1% positive).
- Dagger Directive is currently ~0% cheaper on Steam than EXFIL (19.99 USD vs. 19.99 USD).
- Both support cooperative play.
- Steam Deck: EXFIL is Deck Unsupported, Dagger Directive is Deck Playable.
EXFIL vs Dagger Directive — FAQ
- Which is better, EXFIL or Dagger Directive?
- On Steam reviews Dagger Directive scores higher (85.5% positive) than EXFIL (73.1% positive). Both have enough reviews to trust the signal, so for players using reviews alone, Dagger Directive is the safer pick. Genre fit still matters — check the side-by-side table for the categories each game lands in.
- Should I play EXFIL or Dagger Directive first?
- If you want chronology, EXFIL (2024) came out before Dagger Directive (2025). 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 EXFIL and Dagger Directive similar?
- They overlap on Action, Early Access 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 EXFIL and Dagger Directive have co-op?
- Yes — both list a co-op category on Steam. Specifics differ: EXFIL ships Online Co-op, Co-op; Dagger Directive ships Online Co-op, Co-op.