Choose Dead Event
Choose Dead Event if you want an Indie game with Online PvP. On Steam, it's currently about 86% cheaper on the Steam Store. Dead Event launched in 2023.
Dead Event vs Lightning Fast
Dead Event and Lightning Fast both land in Action, Adventure, Simulation 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, Adventure, Simulation on Steam. Dead Event (2023) is 2 years older than Lightning Fast (2025). Dead Event scores higher on Steam reviews (73.7% positive) than Lightning Fast (46.2% 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 Lightning Fast
Choose Lightning Fast if it matches what drew you to this matchup. Lightning Fast launched in 2025.
Both Dead Event and Lightning Fast sit in Action, Adventure, and Simulation on Steam and both list Multi-player, MMO, and Online 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
 Dead Event |  Lightning Fast | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2023 | 2025 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Adventure, Simulation, Massively Multiplayer, RPG | Action, Adventure, Simulation, Massively Multiplayer, RPG |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 1.99 USD | 13.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 73.7% positive (114 reviews) | 46.2% positive (39 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op |
| Developers | MrSpartano | Steppe Games |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Adventure, Simulation on Steam.
- Dead Event (2023) is 2 years older than Lightning Fast (2025).
- Dead Event scores higher on Steam reviews (73.7% positive) than Lightning Fast (46.2% positive).
- Dead Event is currently ~86% cheaper on Steam than Lightning Fast (1.99 USD vs. 13.99 USD).
- Both support cooperative play.
Dead Event vs Lightning Fast — FAQ
- Should I play Dead Event or Lightning Fast first?
- If you want chronology, Dead Event (2023) came out before Lightning Fast (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 Dead Event and Lightning Fast similar?
- They overlap on Action, Adventure, Simulation 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 Dead Event and Lightning Fast have co-op?
- Yes — both list a co-op category on Steam. Specifics differ: Dead Event ships Online Co-op, Co-op; Lightning Fast ships Online Co-op, Co-op.