Choose LIBERATED
Choose LIBERATED if it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. LIBERATED launched in 2020.
LIBERATED vs 1989 After the War
LIBERATED and 1989 After the War 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 5 years older than 1989 After the War (2025). 1989 After the War scores higher on Steam reviews (90% positive) than LIBERATED (68.9% 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 1989 After the War
Choose 1989 After the War if it's currently about 75% cheaper on the Steam Store. 1989 After the War launched in 2025.
Both LIBERATED and 1989 After the War 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 |  1989 After the War | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2020 | 2025 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Adventure | Action, Indie, Adventure |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Unrated |
| Price | 19.99 USD | 4.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 68.9% positive (206 reviews) | 90% positive (10 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Atomic Wolf, L.INC | SEEP |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie, Adventure on Steam.
- LIBERATED (2020) is 5 years older than 1989 After the War (2025).
- 1989 After the War scores higher on Steam reviews (90% positive) than LIBERATED (68.9% positive).
- 1989 After the War is currently ~75% cheaper on Steam than LIBERATED (4.99 USD vs. 19.99 USD).
- LIBERATED is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; 1989 After the War has no Deck rating yet.
LIBERATED vs 1989 After the War — FAQ
- Should I play LIBERATED or 1989 After the War first?
- If you want chronology, LIBERATED (2020) came out before 1989 After the War (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 LIBERATED and 1989 After the War 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. 1989 After the War doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.