Choose Project RIP
Choose Project RIP if you want a RPG experience. Project RIP launched in 2019.
Project RIP vs FOREST OF THE DEAD
Project RIP 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. Project RIP (2019) is 1 year older than FOREST OF THE DEAD (2020). FOREST OF THE DEAD is currently ~57% cheaper on Steam than Project RIP (5.99 USD vs. 13.99 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 currently about 57% cheaper on the Steam Store. FOREST OF THE DEAD launched in 2020.
Both Project RIP 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
 Project RIP |  FOREST OF THE DEAD | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2019 | 2020 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, RPG | Action, Indie, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Unrated |
| Price | 13.99 USD | 5.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 60% positive (70 reviews) | 2 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Storming Tech | Unknown Team |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie on Steam.
- Project RIP (2019) is 1 year older than FOREST OF THE DEAD (2020).
- FOREST OF THE DEAD is currently ~57% cheaper on Steam than Project RIP (5.99 USD vs. 13.99 USD).
- Project RIP is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; FOREST OF THE DEAD has no Deck rating yet.
Project RIP vs FOREST OF THE DEAD — FAQ
- Should I play Project RIP or FOREST OF THE DEAD first?
- If you want chronology, Project RIP (2019) came out before FOREST OF THE DEAD (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 Project RIP 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 Project RIP run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Project RIP is rated Deck Playable by Valve. FOREST OF THE DEAD doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.