Choose Prodeus
Choose Prodeus if you want the Multi-player, Online PvP, and Online Co-op side of the pairing. On Steam, it has co-op, so you can bring a friend. 4,068 Steam reviews back the pick.
Prodeus vs S.C.A.R
Prodeus and S.C.A.R 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. S.C.A.R (2020) is 2 years older than Prodeus (2022). Prodeus scores higher on Steam reviews (92.5% positive) than S.C.A.R (64% 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 S.C.A.R
Choose S.C.A.R if you want a Simulation and Early Access experience. On Steam, it's currently about 80% cheaper on the Steam Store. S.C.A.R launched in 2020.
Both Prodeus and S.C.A.R 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
 Prodeus |  S.C.A.R | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2022 | 2020 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Adventure, Casual | Action, Indie, Adventure, Simulation, Casual, Early Access |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Unrated |
| Price | 24.99 USD | 4.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 92.5% positive (4,068 reviews) | 64% positive (25 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op | Single-player only |
| Developers | Bounding Box Software Inc. | Savage Studios |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie, Adventure on Steam.
- S.C.A.R (2020) is 2 years older than Prodeus (2022).
- Prodeus scores higher on Steam reviews (92.5% positive) than S.C.A.R (64% positive).
- S.C.A.R is currently ~80% cheaper on Steam than Prodeus (4.99 USD vs. 24.99 USD).
- Prodeus has co-op; S.C.A.R does not.
- Prodeus is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; S.C.A.R has no Deck rating yet.
Prodeus vs S.C.A.R — FAQ
- Should I play Prodeus or S.C.A.R first?
- If you want chronology, S.C.A.R (2020) came out before Prodeus (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 Prodeus and S.C.A.R 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 S.C.A.R have multiplayer like Prodeus?
- No. Prodeus supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op), while S.C.A.R is listed as single-player only.
- Does Prodeus run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Prodeus is rated Deck Playable by Valve. S.C.A.R doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.