Choose BZZZT
Choose BZZZT if you want an Indie experience. On Steam, it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. BZZZT launched in 2023.
BZZZT vs Don't Drown
BZZZT and Don't Drown 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. BZZZT (2023) is 1 year older than Don't Drown (2024). Don't Drown scores higher on Steam reviews (100% positive) than BZZZT (96.2% 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 Don't Drown
Choose Don't Drown if it's currently about 58% cheaper on the Steam Store. Don't Drown launched in 2024.
Both BZZZT and Don't Drown sit in Action on Steam and both list Steam Leaderboards, 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
 BZZZT |  Don't Drown | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2023 | 2024 |
| Genres | Action, Indie | Action |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Unrated |
| Price | 11.99 USD | 4.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 96.2% positive (522 reviews) | 100% positive (23 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | KO.DLL | Snoutical |
Side by side
- Both are Action games on Steam.
- BZZZT (2023) is 1 year older than Don't Drown (2024).
- Don't Drown scores higher on Steam reviews (100% positive) than BZZZT (96.2% positive).
- Don't Drown is currently ~58% cheaper on Steam than BZZZT (4.99 USD vs. 11.99 USD).
- BZZZT is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Don't Drown has no Deck rating yet.
BZZZT vs Don't Drown — FAQ
- Should I play BZZZT or Don't Drown first?
- If you want chronology, BZZZT (2023) came out before Don't Drown (2024). 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 BZZZT and Don't Drown 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.
- Does BZZZT run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — BZZZT is rated Deck Verified by Valve. Don't Drown doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.