Choose Boomerang X
Choose Boomerang X if it carries the stronger Steam consensus at 95.9% positive across 949 reviews.
Boomerang X vs Deadlink
Boomerang X and Deadlink 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. Boomerang X (2021) is 2 years older than Deadlink (2023). Boomerang X scores higher on Steam reviews (95.9% positive) than Deadlink (91.2% 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 Deadlink
Choose Deadlink if it matches what drew you to this matchup. 1,959 Steam reviews back the pick.
Both Boomerang X and Deadlink 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
 Boomerang X |  Deadlink | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2021 | 2023 |
| Genres | Action, Indie | Action, Indie |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Deck Playable |
| Price | 19.99 USD | 24.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 95.9% positive (949 reviews) | 91.2% positive (1,959 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | DANG! | Gruby Entertainment |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie on Steam.
- Boomerang X (2021) is 2 years older than Deadlink (2023).
- Boomerang X scores higher on Steam reviews (95.9% positive) than Deadlink (91.2% positive).
- Boomerang X is currently ~20% cheaper on Steam than Deadlink (19.99 USD vs. 24.99 USD).
- Steam Deck: Boomerang X is Deck Verified, Deadlink is Deck Playable.
Boomerang X vs Deadlink — FAQ
- Which is better, Boomerang X or Deadlink?
- On Steam reviews Boomerang X scores higher (95.9% positive) than Deadlink (91.2% positive). Both have enough reviews to trust the signal, so for players using reviews alone, Boomerang X is the safer pick. Genre fit still matters — check the side-by-side table for the categories each game lands in.
- Should I play Boomerang X or Deadlink first?
- If you want chronology, Boomerang X (2021) came out before Deadlink (2023). 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 Boomerang X and Deadlink 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.