Choose The Purge Man
Choose The Purge Man if it's currently about 83% cheaper on the Steam Store. The Purge Man launched in 2021.
The Purge Man vs The Walking Dead Onslaught
The Purge Man and The Walking Dead Onslaught both land in Action, Indie, Adventure 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, Adventure on Steam. The Walking Dead Onslaught (2020) is 1 year older than The Purge Man (2021). The Purge Man scores higher on Steam reviews (50% positive) than The Walking Dead Onslaught (45% 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 The Walking Dead Onslaught
Choose The Walking Dead Onslaught if you want a RPG experience. The Walking Dead Onslaught launched in 2020.
Both The Purge Man and The Walking Dead Onslaught sit in Action, Indie, and Adventure on Steam and both list Tracked Controller Support and VR Only, 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
 The Purge Man |  The Walking Dead Onslaught | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2021 | 2020 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Adventure, Simulation | Action, Indie, Adventure, Simulation, RPG |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Deck Unsupported |
| Price | 4.99 USD | 29.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 50% positive (24 reviews) | 45% positive (689 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | The Purge Man | Survios |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie, Adventure on Steam.
- The Walking Dead Onslaught (2020) is 1 year older than The Purge Man (2021).
- The Purge Man scores higher on Steam reviews (50% positive) than The Walking Dead Onslaught (45% positive).
- The Purge Man is currently ~83% cheaper on Steam than The Walking Dead Onslaught (4.99 USD vs. 29.99 USD).
- The Walking Dead Onslaught is Deck Unsupported on Steam Deck; The Purge Man has no Deck rating yet.
The Purge Man vs The Walking Dead Onslaught — FAQ
- Should I play The Purge Man or The Walking Dead Onslaught first?
- If you want chronology, The Walking Dead Onslaught (2020) came out before The Purge Man (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 The Purge Man and The Walking Dead Onslaught similar?
- They overlap on Action, Indie, Adventure 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.