Choose Pacify
Choose Pacify if you want an Adventure game with Multi-player, Steam Leaderboards, and Online PvP. On Steam, it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. 11,087 Steam reviews back the pick.
Pacify vs The Survivor
Pacify and The Survivor both land in Action, Strategy, Indie 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, Strategy, Indie on Steam. Pacify (2019) is 6 years older than The Survivor (2025). The Survivor is currently ~40% cheaper on Steam than Pacify (2.99 USD vs. 4.99 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 The Survivor
Choose The Survivor if you want a Simulation experience. On Steam, it's currently about 40% cheaper on the Steam Store. The Survivor launched in 2025.
Both Pacify and The Survivor sit in Action, Strategy, and Indie 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
 Pacify |  The Survivor | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2019 | 2025 |
| Genres | Action, Strategy, Indie, Adventure, Casual | Action, Strategy, Indie, Simulation, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Unrated |
| Price | 4.99 USD | 2.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 87.6% positive (11,087 reviews) | 4 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Cross-Platform Multiplayer, Online Co-op | Single-player only |
| Developers | Shawn Hitchcock | Cyber752 |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Strategy, Indie on Steam.
- Pacify (2019) is 6 years older than The Survivor (2025).
- The Survivor is currently ~40% cheaper on Steam than Pacify (2.99 USD vs. 4.99 USD).
- Pacify has co-op; The Survivor does not.
- Pacify is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; The Survivor has no Deck rating yet.
Pacify vs The Survivor — FAQ
- Should I play Pacify or The Survivor first?
- If you want chronology, Pacify (2019) came out before The Survivor (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 Pacify and The Survivor similar?
- They overlap on Action, Strategy, Indie 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 The Survivor have multiplayer like Pacify?
- No. Pacify supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player, Cross-Platform Multiplayer, Online Co-op), while The Survivor is listed as single-player only.
- Does Pacify run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Pacify is rated Deck Verified by Valve. The Survivor doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.