Choose LIBERATED
Choose LIBERATED if it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. LIBERATED launched in 2020.
LIBERATED vs System Under Surveillance
LIBERATED and System Under Surveillance 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. LIBERATED (2020) is 2 years older than System Under Surveillance (2022). System Under Surveillance is currently ~20% cheaper on Steam than LIBERATED (15.99 USD vs. 19.99 USD). 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 Under Surveillance
Choose System Under Surveillance if you want an Early Access experience. On Steam, it's currently about 20% cheaper on the Steam Store. System Under Surveillance launched in 2022.
Both LIBERATED and System Under Surveillance sit in Action, Indie, and Adventure 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
 LIBERATED |  System Under Surveillance | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2020 | 2022 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Adventure | Action, Indie, Adventure, Early Access |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Unrated |
| Price | 19.99 USD | 15.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 68.9% positive (206 reviews) | 3 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Atomic Wolf, L.INC | Ink To Pixels |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie, Adventure on Steam.
- LIBERATED (2020) is 2 years older than System Under Surveillance (2022).
- System Under Surveillance is currently ~20% cheaper on Steam than LIBERATED (15.99 USD vs. 19.99 USD).
- LIBERATED is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; System Under Surveillance has no Deck rating yet.
LIBERATED vs System Under Surveillance — FAQ
- Should I play LIBERATED or System Under Surveillance first?
- If you want chronology, LIBERATED (2020) came out before System Under Surveillance (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 LIBERATED and System Under Surveillance 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 LIBERATED run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — LIBERATED is rated Deck Verified by Valve. System Under Surveillance doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.