Choose Chaos Theory
Choose Chaos Theory if you want an Indie and Simulation experience. On Steam, it's currently about 30% cheaper on the Steam Store. Chaos Theory launched in 2019.
Chaos Theory vs Alek - The Lost Kingdom
Chaos Theory and Alek - The Lost Kingdom both land in Strategy, Adventure, RPG 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 Strategy, Adventure, RPG on Steam. Chaos Theory (2019) is 2 years older than Alek - The Lost Kingdom (2021). Alek - The Lost Kingdom scores higher on Steam reviews (75% positive) than Chaos Theory (41.7% 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 Alek - The Lost Kingdom
Choose Alek - The Lost Kingdom if you want an Action experience. Alek - The Lost Kingdom launched in 2021.
Both Chaos Theory and Alek - The Lost Kingdom sit in Strategy, Adventure, and RPG 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
 Chaos Theory |  Alek - The Lost Kingdom | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2019 | 2021 |
| Genres | Strategy, Indie, Adventure, Simulation, RPG, Early Access | Action, Strategy, Adventure, RPG, Early Access |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Deck Playable |
| Price | 13.99 USD | 19.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 41.7% positive (12 reviews) | 75% positive (248 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Chaos Theory Studios Ltd. | Jessy Lemieux |
Side by side
- Both share Strategy, Adventure, RPG on Steam.
- Chaos Theory (2019) is 2 years older than Alek - The Lost Kingdom (2021).
- Alek - The Lost Kingdom scores higher on Steam reviews (75% positive) than Chaos Theory (41.7% positive).
- Chaos Theory is currently ~30% cheaper on Steam than Alek - The Lost Kingdom (13.99 USD vs. 19.99 USD).
- Alek - The Lost Kingdom is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; Chaos Theory has no Deck rating yet.
Chaos Theory vs Alek - The Lost Kingdom — FAQ
- Should I play Chaos Theory or Alek - The Lost Kingdom first?
- If you want chronology, Chaos Theory (2019) came out before Alek - The Lost Kingdom (2021). 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 Chaos Theory and Alek - The Lost Kingdom similar?
- They overlap on Strategy, Adventure, RPG 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.