Choose The Infected
Choose The Infected if you want a Simulation, Casual, and Early Access experience. 3,654 Steam reviews back the pick.
The Infected vs 1WEEK
The Infected and 1WEEK both land in Action, Indie 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 on Steam. The Infected (2020) is 3 years older than 1WEEK (2023). 1WEEK is currently ~69% cheaper on Steam than The Infected (4.99 USD vs. 15.99 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 1WEEK
Choose 1WEEK if you want an Adventure experience. On Steam, it's currently about 69% cheaper on the Steam Store. 1WEEK launched in 2023.
Both The Infected and 1WEEK sit in Action and Indie 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
 The Infected |  1WEEK | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2020 | 2023 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Simulation, Casual, Early Access | Action, Indie, Adventure |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Unrated |
| Price | 15.99 USD | 4.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 84% positive (3,654 reviews) | 8 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | DigX Studios | PatumStudios |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie on Steam.
- The Infected (2020) is 3 years older than 1WEEK (2023).
- 1WEEK is currently ~69% cheaper on Steam than The Infected (4.99 USD vs. 15.99 USD).
- The Infected is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; 1WEEK has no Deck rating yet.
The Infected vs 1WEEK — FAQ
- Should I play The Infected or 1WEEK first?
- If you want chronology, The Infected (2020) came out before 1WEEK (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 The Infected and 1WEEK similar?
- They overlap on Action, Indie 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 The Infected run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — The Infected is rated Deck Playable by Valve. 1WEEK doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.