Choose Zedfest
Choose Zedfest if it's currently about 25% cheaper on the Steam Store. Zedfest launched in 2023.
Zedfest vs Dead Past 8
Zedfest and Dead Past 8 both land in Action, 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, Indie on Steam. Both released in 2023. Zedfest is currently ~25% cheaper on Steam than Dead Past 8 (14.99 USD vs. 19.99 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 Dead Past 8
Choose Dead Past 8 if you want an Adventure and Early Access game with Online PvP and PvP. Dead Past 8 launched in 2023.
Both Zedfest and Dead Past 8 sit in Action and Indie 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
 Zedfest |  Dead Past 8 | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2023 | 2023 |
| Genres | Action, Indie | Action, Indie, Adventure, Early Access |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Deck Unsupported |
| Price | 14.99 USD | 19.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 88.7% positive (150 reviews) | 2 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op |
| Developers | Diagrammet AB | Super Tech Dude |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie on Steam.
- Both released in 2023.
- Zedfest is currently ~25% cheaper on Steam than Dead Past 8 (14.99 USD vs. 19.99 USD).
- Both support cooperative play.
- Dead Past 8 is Deck Unsupported on Steam Deck; Zedfest has no Deck rating yet.
Zedfest vs Dead Past 8 — FAQ
- Are Zedfest and Dead Past 8 similar?
- They overlap on Action, 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.
- Do both Zedfest and Dead Past 8 have co-op?
- Yes — both list a co-op category on Steam. Specifics differ: Zedfest ships Online Co-op, Co-op; Dead Past 8 ships Online Co-op, Co-op.