Choose Skopje '83
Choose Skopje '83 if it carries the stronger Steam consensus at 76.5% positive across 102 reviews.
Skopje '83 vs Dead Matter
Skopje '83 and Dead Matter 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. Dead Matter (2023) is 2 years older than Skopje '83 (2025). Skopje '83 scores higher on Steam reviews (76.5% positive) than Dead Matter (26.8% 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 Dead Matter
Choose Dead Matter if you want a Simulation, RPG, and Early Access game with Online PvP and PvP. Dead Matter launched in 2023.
Both Skopje '83 and Dead Matter sit in Action and Indie on Steam and both list Multi-player, Online Co-op, and Co-op, 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
 Skopje '83 |  Dead Matter | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2025 | 2023 |
| Genres | Action, Indie | Action, Indie, Simulation, RPG, Early Access |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Deck Unsupported |
| Price | 14.99 USD | 19.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 76.5% positive (102 reviews) | 26.8% positive (205 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op |
| Developers | Dark-1 | QI Games |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie on Steam.
- Dead Matter (2023) is 2 years older than Skopje '83 (2025).
- Skopje '83 scores higher on Steam reviews (76.5% positive) than Dead Matter (26.8% positive).
- Skopje '83 is currently ~25% cheaper on Steam than Dead Matter (14.99 USD vs. 19.99 USD).
- Both support cooperative play.
- Steam Deck: Skopje '83 is Deck Playable, Dead Matter is Deck Unsupported.
Skopje '83 vs Dead Matter — FAQ
- Which is better, Skopje '83 or Dead Matter?
- On Steam reviews Skopje '83 scores higher (76.5% positive) than Dead Matter (26.8% positive). Both have enough reviews to trust the signal, so for players using reviews alone, Skopje '83 is the safer pick. Genre fit still matters — check the side-by-side table for the categories each game lands in.
- Should I play Skopje '83 or Dead Matter first?
- If you want chronology, Dead Matter (2023) came out before Skopje '83 (2025). 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 Skopje '83 and Dead Matter 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.
- Do both Skopje '83 and Dead Matter have co-op?
- Yes — both list a co-op category on Steam. Specifics differ: Skopje '83 ships Online Co-op, Co-op; Dead Matter ships Online Co-op, Co-op.