Choose L.S.S II
Choose L.S.S II if you want the Multi-player, Steam Leaderboards, and Online Co-op side of the pairing. On Steam, it's currently about 50% cheaper on the Steam Store. L.S.S II launched in 2021.
L.S.S II vs FOREST OF THE DEAD
L.S.S II and FOREST OF THE DEAD 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. FOREST OF THE DEAD (2020) is 1 year older than L.S.S II (2021). L.S.S II is currently ~50% cheaper on Steam than FOREST OF THE DEAD (2.99 USD vs. 5.99 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 FOREST OF THE DEAD
Choose FOREST OF THE DEAD if you want a Casual experience. On Steam, it's a focused single-player run rather than a multiplayer commitment. FOREST OF THE DEAD launched in 2020.
Both L.S.S II and FOREST OF THE DEAD sit in Action and Indie 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
 L.S.S II |  FOREST OF THE DEAD | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2021 | 2020 |
| Genres | Action, Indie | Action, Indie, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 2.99 USD | 5.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 5 reviews | 2 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op | Single-player only |
| Developers | FossettGaming | Unknown Team |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie on Steam.
- FOREST OF THE DEAD (2020) is 1 year older than L.S.S II (2021).
- L.S.S II is currently ~50% cheaper on Steam than FOREST OF THE DEAD (2.99 USD vs. 5.99 USD).
- L.S.S II has co-op; FOREST OF THE DEAD does not.
L.S.S II vs FOREST OF THE DEAD — FAQ
- Should I play L.S.S II or FOREST OF THE DEAD first?
- If you want chronology, FOREST OF THE DEAD (2020) came out before L.S.S II (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 L.S.S II and FOREST OF THE DEAD 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.
- Does FOREST OF THE DEAD have multiplayer like L.S.S II?
- No. L.S.S II supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op), while FOREST OF THE DEAD is listed as single-player only.