Choose REPLACED
Choose REPLACED if it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. 1,698 Steam reviews back the pick.
REPLACED vs Dr. Plague
REPLACED and Dr. Plague both land in Action, Indie, Adventure 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, Adventure on Steam. Dr. Plague (2025) is 1 year older than REPLACED (2026). Dr. Plague scores higher on Steam reviews (89.5% positive) than REPLACED (84% 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 Dr. Plague
Choose Dr. Plague if it's currently about 65% cheaper on the Steam Store. Dr. Plague launched in 2025.
Both REPLACED and Dr. Plague sit in Action, Indie, and Adventure 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
 REPLACED |  Dr. Plague | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2026 | 2025 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Adventure | Action, Indie, Adventure |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Unrated |
| Price | 19.99 USD | 6.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 84% positive (1,698 reviews) | 89.5% positive (19 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Sad Cat Studios | Pathiral |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie, Adventure on Steam.
- Dr. Plague (2025) is 1 year older than REPLACED (2026).
- Dr. Plague scores higher on Steam reviews (89.5% positive) than REPLACED (84% positive).
- Dr. Plague is currently ~65% cheaper on Steam than REPLACED (6.99 USD vs. 19.99 USD).
- REPLACED is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Dr. Plague has no Deck rating yet.
REPLACED vs Dr. Plague — FAQ
- Should I play REPLACED or Dr. Plague first?
- If you want chronology, Dr. Plague (2025) came out before REPLACED (2026). 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 REPLACED and Dr. Plague similar?
- They overlap on Action, Indie, Adventure 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 REPLACED run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — REPLACED is rated Deck Verified by Valve. Dr. Plague doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.