Choose Chromosome Evil
Choose Chromosome Evil if it matches what drew you to this matchup. Chromosome Evil launched in 2022.
Chromosome Evil vs Surrounded by Death
Chromosome Evil and Surrounded by Death both land in Strategy 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 are Strategy games on Steam. Chromosome Evil (2022) is 2 years older than Surrounded by Death (2024). Surrounded by Death is currently ~60% cheaper on Steam than Chromosome Evil (5.99 USD vs. 14.99 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 Surrounded by Death
Choose Surrounded by Death if you want an Action, Adventure, and Simulation experience. On Steam, it's currently about 60% cheaper on the Steam Store. Surrounded by Death launched in 2024.
Both Chromosome Evil and Surrounded by Death sit in Strategy 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
 Chromosome Evil |  Surrounded by Death | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2022 | 2024 |
| Genres | Strategy | Action, Strategy, Adventure, Simulation |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Unrated |
| Price | 14.99 USD | 5.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 81.9% positive (221 reviews) | 1 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | S.C. 16 BIT NIGHTS S.R.L. | Mozonia |
Side by side
- Both are Strategy games on Steam.
- Chromosome Evil (2022) is 2 years older than Surrounded by Death (2024).
- Surrounded by Death is currently ~60% cheaper on Steam than Chromosome Evil (5.99 USD vs. 14.99 USD).
- Chromosome Evil is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; Surrounded by Death has no Deck rating yet.
Chromosome Evil vs Surrounded by Death — FAQ
- Should I play Chromosome Evil or Surrounded by Death first?
- If you want chronology, Chromosome Evil (2022) came out before Surrounded by Death (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 Chromosome Evil and Surrounded by Death similar?
- They overlap on Strategy 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 Chromosome Evil run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Chromosome Evil is rated Deck Playable by Valve. Surrounded by Death doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.