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 Prison Wars
Prodeus and Prison Wars 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. Prodeus (2022) is 1 year older than Prison Wars (2023). Prodeus scores higher on Steam reviews (92.5% positive) than Prison Wars (60% 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 Prison Wars
Choose Prison Wars if you want a Simulation experience. On Steam, it's currently about 80% cheaper on the Steam Store. Prison Wars launched in 2023.
Both Prodeus and Prison Wars 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 |  Prison Wars | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2022 | 2023 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Adventure, Casual | Action, Indie, Adventure, Simulation, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Unrated |
| Price | 24.99 USD | 4.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 92.5% positive (4,068 reviews) | 60% positive (20 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op | Single-player only |
| Developers | Bounding Box Software Inc. | BloodRain Publishing |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie, Adventure on Steam.
- Prodeus (2022) is 1 year older than Prison Wars (2023).
- Prodeus scores higher on Steam reviews (92.5% positive) than Prison Wars (60% positive).
- Prison Wars is currently ~80% cheaper on Steam than Prodeus (4.99 USD vs. 24.99 USD).
- Prodeus has co-op; Prison Wars does not.
- Prodeus is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; Prison Wars has no Deck rating yet.
Prodeus vs Prison Wars — FAQ
- Should I play Prodeus or Prison Wars first?
- If you want chronology, Prodeus (2022) came out before Prison Wars (2023). 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 Prison Wars 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 Prison Wars have multiplayer like Prodeus?
- No. Prodeus supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op), while Prison Wars is listed as single-player only.
- Does Prodeus run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Prodeus is rated Deck Playable by Valve. Prison Wars doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.