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Deathbloom: Chapter 1 vs The Swine

Deathbloom: Chapter 1 and The Swine both land in Action, Indie, Casual 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, Casual on Steam. Deathbloom: Chapter 1 (2019) is 1 year older than The Swine (2020). Deathbloom: Chapter 1 scores higher on Steam reviews (85.7% positive) than The Swine (82.8% 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 Deathbloom: Chapter 1

Choose Deathbloom: Chapter 1 if you want an Adventure experience. Deathbloom: Chapter 1 launched in 2019.

Choose The Swine

Choose The Swine if it's currently about 80% cheaper on the Steam Store. The Swine launched in 2020.

Both Deathbloom: Chapter 1 and The Swine sit in Action, Indie, and Casual 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

Deathbloom: Chapter 1 vs The Swine — Steam metadata comparison
Deathbloom: Chapter 1 — Steam game coverDeathbloom: Chapter 1The Swine — Steam game coverThe Swine
Released20192020
GenresAction, Indie, Adventure, CasualAction, Indie, Casual
PlatformsWindowsWindows
Steam DeckDeck PlayableUnrated
Price9.99 USD1.99 USD
Steam reviews85.7% positive (77 reviews)82.8% positive (192 reviews)
MultiplayerSingle-player onlySingle-player only
DevelopersVincent LadeVincent Lade

Side by side

Deathbloom: Chapter 1 vs The Swine — FAQ

Should I play Deathbloom: Chapter 1 or The Swine first?
If you want chronology, Deathbloom: Chapter 1 (2019) came out before The Swine (2020). 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 Deathbloom: Chapter 1 and The Swine similar?
They overlap on Action, Indie, Casual 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 Deathbloom: Chapter 1 run on Steam Deck?
Yes — Deathbloom: Chapter 1 is rated Deck Playable by Valve. The Swine doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.
Deathbloom: Chapter 1 vs The Swine — Verdict (2026) · imho.run