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KINGDOM of the DEAD vs Painted In Blood

KINGDOM of the DEAD and Painted In Blood 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. KINGDOM of the DEAD (2022) is 3 years older than Painted In Blood (2025). Painted In Blood scores higher on Steam reviews (87.1% positive) than KINGDOM of the DEAD (80% 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 KINGDOM of the DEAD

Choose KINGDOM of the DEAD if you want an Indie and Adventure game with Color Alternatives, Custom Volume Controls, and Stereo Sound. On Steam, it's currently about 49% cheaper on the Steam Store. KINGDOM of the DEAD launched in 2022.

Choose Painted In Blood

Choose Painted In Blood if you want an Early Access experience. On Steam, it's the newer release (2025) and ships with the modern feature baseline. Painted In Blood launched in 2025.

Both KINGDOM of the DEAD and Painted In Blood 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

KINGDOM of the DEAD vs Painted In Blood — Steam metadata comparison
KINGDOM of the DEAD — Steam game coverKINGDOM of the DEADPainted In Blood — Steam game coverPainted In Blood
Released20222025
GenresAction, Indie, AdventureAction, Early Access
PlatformsWindowsWindows
Steam DeckDeck PlayableDeck Playable
Price5.09 USD9.99 USD
Steam reviews80% positive (210 reviews)87.1% positive (70 reviews)
MultiplayerSingle-player onlySingle-player only
DevelopersDIRIGO GAMESMadCraft

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KINGDOM of the DEAD vs Painted In Blood — FAQ

Should I play KINGDOM of the DEAD or Painted In Blood first?
If you want chronology, KINGDOM of the DEAD (2022) came out before Painted In Blood (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 KINGDOM of the DEAD and Painted In Blood 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.
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