Choose ULTRAKILL
Choose ULTRAKILL if it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. 141,047 Steam reviews back the pick.
ULTRAKILL vs GLUM
ULTRAKILL and GLUM both land in Action, Indie, Early Access 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, Early Access on Steam. ULTRAKILL (2020) is 5 years older than GLUM (2025). ULTRAKILL scores higher on Steam reviews (97.7% positive) than GLUM (68.7% 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 GLUM
Choose GLUM if you want an Adventure experience. On Steam, it's currently about 50% cheaper on the Steam Store. GLUM launched in 2025.
Both ULTRAKILL and GLUM sit in Action, Indie, and Early Access 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
 ULTRAKILL |  GLUM | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2020 | 2025 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Early Access | Action, Indie, Adventure, Early Access |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Deck Unsupported |
| Price | 24.99 USD | 12.49 USD |
| Steam reviews | 97.7% positive (141,047 reviews) | 68.7% positive (67 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Arsi "Hakita" Patala | CinderCat Games |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie, Early Access on Steam.
- ULTRAKILL (2020) is 5 years older than GLUM (2025).
- ULTRAKILL scores higher on Steam reviews (97.7% positive) than GLUM (68.7% positive).
- GLUM is currently ~50% cheaper on Steam than ULTRAKILL (12.49 USD vs. 24.99 USD).
- Steam Deck: ULTRAKILL is Deck Verified, GLUM is Deck Unsupported.
ULTRAKILL vs GLUM — FAQ
- Should I play ULTRAKILL or GLUM first?
- If you want chronology, ULTRAKILL (2020) came out before GLUM (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 ULTRAKILL and GLUM similar?
- They overlap on Action, Indie, Early Access 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.