Choose FOUNDRY
Choose FOUNDRY if you want a Strategy game with LAN Co-op. On Steam, it's the newer release (2024) and ships with the modern feature baseline. 1,870 Steam reviews back the pick.
FOUNDRY vs Cave Game
FOUNDRY and Cave Game both land in Indie, Simulation, Early Access 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 Indie, Simulation, Early Access on Steam. Cave Game (2020) is 4 years older than FOUNDRY (2024). Cave Game scores higher on Steam reviews (85.7% positive) than FOUNDRY (81.8% 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 Cave Game
Choose Cave Game if you want an Adventure experience. On Steam, it's free to play, so the barrier to trying it is zero. Cave Game launched in 2020.
Both FOUNDRY and Cave Game sit in Indie, Simulation, and Early Access on Steam and both list Multi-player, Online Co-op, and Co-op, 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
 FOUNDRY |  Cave Game | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2024 | 2020 |
| Genres | Strategy, Indie, Simulation, Early Access | Indie, Adventure, Simulation, Early Access |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Unrated |
| Price | 20.99 USD | Free to play |
| Steam reviews | 81.8% positive (1,870 reviews) | 85.7% positive (14 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Online Co-op, LAN Co-op | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op |
| Developers | Channel 3 Entertainment | Conarium Software |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Simulation, Early Access on Steam.
- Cave Game (2020) is 4 years older than FOUNDRY (2024).
- Cave Game scores higher on Steam reviews (85.7% positive) than FOUNDRY (81.8% positive).
- Cave Game is free; FOUNDRY is paid (20.99 USD).
- Both support cooperative play.
- FOUNDRY is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; Cave Game has no Deck rating yet.
FOUNDRY vs Cave Game — FAQ
- Should I play FOUNDRY or Cave Game first?
- If you want chronology, Cave Game (2020) came out before FOUNDRY (2024). 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 FOUNDRY and Cave Game similar?
- They overlap on Indie, Simulation, Early Access 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.
- Do both FOUNDRY and Cave Game have co-op?
- Yes — both list a co-op category on Steam. Specifics differ: FOUNDRY ships Online Co-op, LAN Co-op; Cave Game ships Online Co-op, Co-op.
- Is Cave Game free?
- Yes — Cave Game is a free-to-play Steam title. FOUNDRY is paid (20.99 USD).
- Does FOUNDRY run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — FOUNDRY is rated Deck Playable by Valve. Cave Game doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.