Choose Russian Mailman Simulator
Choose Russian Mailman Simulator if you want a Simulation and Casual experience. On Steam, it's free to play, so the barrier to trying it is zero. Russian Mailman Simulator launched in 2021.
Russian Mailman Simulator vs Dead Second
Russian Mailman Simulator and Dead Second 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. Russian Mailman Simulator (2021) is 1 year older than Dead Second (2022). Russian Mailman Simulator scores higher on Steam reviews (92.3% positive) than Dead Second (83.9% 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 Second
Choose Dead Second if you want an Indie game with Steam Leaderboards, Tracked Controller Support, and VR Only. Dead Second launched in 2022.
Both Russian Mailman Simulator and Dead Second 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
 Russian Mailman Simulator |  Dead Second | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2021 | 2022 |
| Genres | Action, Simulation, Casual | Action, Indie |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | Free to play | 14.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 92.3% positive (39 reviews) | 83.9% positive (31 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Bruce Scott | Spunge Games Pty Ltd |
Side by side
- Both are Action games on Steam.
- Russian Mailman Simulator (2021) is 1 year older than Dead Second (2022).
- Russian Mailman Simulator scores higher on Steam reviews (92.3% positive) than Dead Second (83.9% positive).
- Russian Mailman Simulator is free; Dead Second is paid (14.99 USD).
Russian Mailman Simulator vs Dead Second — FAQ
- Should I play Russian Mailman Simulator or Dead Second first?
- If you want chronology, Russian Mailman Simulator (2021) came out before Dead Second (2022). 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 Russian Mailman Simulator and Dead Second 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.
- Is Russian Mailman Simulator free?
- Yes — Russian Mailman Simulator is a free-to-play Steam title. Dead Second is paid (14.99 USD).