Choose Anomalous
Choose Anomalous if you want an Indie experience. Anomalous launched in 2024.
Anomalous vs DEAD TRASH
Anomalous and DEAD TRASH 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. Anomalous (2024) is 1 year older than DEAD TRASH (2025). DEAD TRASH scores higher on Steam reviews (87.6% positive) than Anomalous (84.1% 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 DEAD TRASH
Choose DEAD TRASH if it's currently about 67% cheaper on the Steam Store. DEAD TRASH launched in 2025.
Both Anomalous and DEAD TRASH sit in Action 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
 Anomalous |  DEAD TRASH | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2024 | 2025 |
| Genres | Action, Indie | Action |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Unrated |
| Price | 8.99 USD | 2.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 84.1% positive (82 reviews) | 87.6% positive (217 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Byron Dunwoody | Crowhill Studios |
Side by side
- Both are Action games on Steam.
- Anomalous (2024) is 1 year older than DEAD TRASH (2025).
- DEAD TRASH scores higher on Steam reviews (87.6% positive) than Anomalous (84.1% positive).
- DEAD TRASH is currently ~67% cheaper on Steam than Anomalous (2.99 USD vs. 8.99 USD).
- Anomalous is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; DEAD TRASH has no Deck rating yet.
Anomalous vs DEAD TRASH — FAQ
- Should I play Anomalous or DEAD TRASH first?
- If you want chronology, Anomalous (2024) came out before DEAD TRASH (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 Anomalous and DEAD TRASH 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 Anomalous run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Anomalous is rated Deck Playable by Valve. DEAD TRASH doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.