Choose Bartlow's Dread Machine
Choose Bartlow's Dread Machine if it matches what drew you to this matchup. Bartlow's Dread Machine launched in 2020.
Bartlow's Dread Machine vs GunDeck[100]
Bartlow's Dread Machine and GunDeck[100] 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. Bartlow's Dread Machine (2020) is 3 years older than GunDeck[100] (2023). GunDeck[100] scores higher on Steam reviews (93.1% positive) than Bartlow's Dread Machine (80% 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 GunDeck[100]
Choose GunDeck[100] if you want an Indie game with Playable without Timed Input, Keyboard Only Option, and Save Anytime. On Steam, it's the newer release (2023) and ships with the modern feature baseline. GunDeck[100] launched in 2023.
Both Bartlow's Dread Machine and GunDeck[100] sit in Action on Steam and both list Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen, and Shared/Split Screen 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
 Bartlow's Dread Machine | ![GunDeck[100] — Steam game cover](https://shared.akamai.steamstatic.com/store_item_assets/steam/apps/2614790/2218885ce9ffa13643dafaee21450afad7e9287a/header.jpg?t=1759986058) GunDeck[100] | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2020 | 2023 |
| Genres | Action | Action, Indie |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Deck Unsupported | Deck Verified |
| Price | 5.99 USD | 4.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 80% positive (15 reviews) | 93.1% positive (29 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op | Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op |
| Developers | Beep Games, Inc., Tribetoy | Dos Jamones |
Side by side
- Both are Action games on Steam.
- Bartlow's Dread Machine (2020) is 3 years older than GunDeck[100] (2023).
- GunDeck[100] scores higher on Steam reviews (93.1% positive) than Bartlow's Dread Machine (80% positive).
- GunDeck[100] is currently ~17% cheaper on Steam than Bartlow's Dread Machine (4.99 USD vs. 5.99 USD).
- Both support cooperative play.
- Steam Deck: Bartlow's Dread Machine is Deck Unsupported, GunDeck[100] is Deck Verified.
Bartlow's Dread Machine vs GunDeck[100] — FAQ
- Should I play Bartlow's Dread Machine or GunDeck[100] first?
- If you want chronology, Bartlow's Dread Machine (2020) came out before GunDeck[100] (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 Bartlow's Dread Machine and GunDeck[100] 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 both Bartlow's Dread Machine and GunDeck[100] have co-op?
- Yes — both list a co-op category on Steam. Specifics differ: Bartlow's Dread Machine ships Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op; GunDeck[100] ships Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op.