Choose XIII
Choose XIII if you want the Shared/Split Screen and Shared/Split Screen PvP side of the pairing. On Steam, it's currently about 67% cheaper on the Steam Store. XIII launched in 2020.
XIII vs DEATHLOOP
XIII and DEATHLOOP both land in Action 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 are Action games on Steam. XIII (2020) is 1 year older than DEATHLOOP (2021). DEATHLOOP scores higher on Steam reviews (76.6% positive) than XIII (35.5% 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 DEATHLOOP
Choose DEATHLOOP if you want the HDR available, Color Alternatives, and Stereo Sound side of the pairing. On Steam, it carries the stronger Steam consensus at 76.6% positive across 12,098 reviews.
Both XIII and DEATHLOOP sit in Action on Steam and both list Multi-player, Online PvP, and PvP, 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
 XIII |  DEATHLOOP | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2020 | 2021 |
| Genres | Action | Action |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Deck Verified |
| Price | 19.99 USD | 59.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 35.5% positive (670 reviews) | 76.6% positive (12,098 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player | Multi-player |
| Developers | PlayMagic | Arkane Studios |
Side by side
- Both are Action games on Steam.
- XIII (2020) is 1 year older than DEATHLOOP (2021).
- DEATHLOOP scores higher on Steam reviews (76.6% positive) than XIII (35.5% positive).
- XIII is currently ~67% cheaper on Steam than DEATHLOOP (19.99 USD vs. 59.99 USD).
- Both are Deck Verified.
XIII vs DEATHLOOP — FAQ
- Which is better, XIII or DEATHLOOP?
- On Steam reviews DEATHLOOP scores higher (76.6% positive) than XIII (35.5% positive). Both have enough reviews to trust the signal, so for players using reviews alone, DEATHLOOP is the safer pick. Genre fit still matters — check the side-by-side table for the categories each game lands in.
- Should I play XIII or DEATHLOOP first?
- If you want chronology, XIII (2020) came out before DEATHLOOP (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 XIII and DEATHLOOP similar?
- They overlap on Action 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 XIII and DEATHLOOP both run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — both are Steam Deck Verified, meaning Valve confirms they run with full controller support, legible text, and default settings out of the box.