Choose 171
Choose 171 if it's a focused single-player run rather than a multiplayer commitment. 171 launched in 2022.
171 vs Dead Past 8
171 and Dead Past 8 both land in Action, Indie, Adventure 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, Adventure on Steam. 171 (2022) is 1 year older than Dead Past 8 (2023). Dead Past 8 is currently ~0% cheaper on Steam than 171 (19.99 USD vs. 19.99 USD). 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 Past 8
Choose Dead Past 8 if you want the Multi-player, Online PvP, and Online Co-op side of the pairing. On Steam, it has co-op, so you can bring a friend. Dead Past 8 launched in 2023.
Both 171 and Dead Past 8 sit in Action, Indie, and Adventure 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
 171 |  Dead Past 8 | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2022 | 2023 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Adventure, Early Access | Action, Indie, Adventure, Early Access |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Unsupported | Deck Unsupported |
| Price | 19.99 USD | 19.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 74% positive (411 reviews) | 2 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op |
| Developers | Betagames Group | Super Tech Dude |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie, Adventure on Steam.
- 171 (2022) is 1 year older than Dead Past 8 (2023).
- Dead Past 8 is currently ~0% cheaper on Steam than 171 (19.99 USD vs. 19.99 USD).
- Dead Past 8 has co-op; 171 does not.
- Both are Deck Unsupported.
171 vs Dead Past 8 — FAQ
- Should I play 171 or Dead Past 8 first?
- If you want chronology, 171 (2022) came out before Dead Past 8 (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 171 and Dead Past 8 similar?
- They overlap on Action, Indie, Adventure 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.
- Does 171 have multiplayer like Dead Past 8?
- No. Dead Past 8 supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op), while 171 is listed as single-player only.