The Surge vs UnderRail
8/10Match score
Higher community rating
UnderRail
+4
rating points
More player ratings
The Surge
116 ratings
Similarity Breakdown
Same
Game Modes
Same
Perspective
Similar
Genres
Same
Themes
Different
Features
Shared
Game Modes
Single player
Perspective
Third person
Genres
AdventureRole-playing (RPG)
Themes
ActionScience fiction
Features
craftingpost-apocalyptic
Key Differences
Genres
The Surge
-UnderRail
IndieTurn-based strategy (TBS)
Features
The Surge
metroidvaniaea appmale protagonist
UnderRail
turn-basedapocalypsepersistent world4 player co-opdestructible environment
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Feature | The Surge | UnderRail |
|---|---|---|
| Release Date | May 15, 2017 | Sep 24, 2013 |
| Rating | 72/100 (116 ratings) | 76/100 (15 ratings) |
| Genres | AdventureRole-playing (RPG) | AdventureIndieRole-playing (RPG)Turn-based strategy (TBS) |
| Themes | ActionScience fiction | ActionScience fiction |
| Features | craftingmetroidvaniaea apppost-apocalypticmale protagonist | craftingturn-basedapocalypsepersistent worldpost-apocalyptic4 player co-opdestructible environmentpre-release public testingswimmingundeadunderwater gameplayhumansingle-player only |
| Game Modes | Single player | Single player |
| Player Perspective | Third person | Third person |
| Platforms | PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 4, Xbox One | PC (Microsoft Windows) |
Comparison Summary
The Surge and UnderRail have a 8/10 match score. Both games overlap around Single player, Third person, Adventure, Role-playing (RPG), Action, Science fiction.
The Surge stands out for metroidvania, ea app, male protagonist, while UnderRail stands out for Indie, Turn-based strategy (TBS), turn-based, apocalypse.
UnderRail has the higher community rating in the current dataset. Players who enjoy Single player, Third person, Adventure are the most likely to find value in both.