Choose Superfluous Returnz
Choose Superfluous Returnz if you want an Indie experience. On Steam, it's currently about 38% cheaper on the Steam Store. Superfluous Returnz launched in 2023.
Superfluous Returnz vs Earth Must Die
Superfluous Returnz and Earth Must Die both land in 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 are Adventure games on Steam. Superfluous Returnz (2023) is 3 years older than Earth Must Die (2026). Superfluous Returnz is currently ~38% cheaper on Steam than Earth Must Die (9.99 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 Earth Must Die
Choose Earth Must Die if you want a RPG experience. On Steam, it's the newer release (2026) and ships with the modern feature baseline. Earth Must Die launched in 2026.
Both Superfluous Returnz and Earth Must Die sit in 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
 Superfluous Returnz |  Earth Must Die | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2023 | 2026 |
| Genres | Indie, Adventure | Adventure, RPG |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Deck Verified |
| Price | 9.99 USD | 15.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 6 reviews | 86.5% positive (193 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Ptilouk.net Studios | Size Five Games |
Side by side
- Both are Adventure games on Steam.
- Superfluous Returnz (2023) is 3 years older than Earth Must Die (2026).
- Superfluous Returnz is currently ~38% cheaper on Steam than Earth Must Die (9.99 USD vs. 15.99 USD).
- Earth Must Die is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Superfluous Returnz has no Deck rating yet.
Superfluous Returnz vs Earth Must Die — FAQ
- Should I play Superfluous Returnz or Earth Must Die first?
- If you want chronology, Superfluous Returnz (2023) came out before Earth Must Die (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 Superfluous Returnz and Earth Must Die similar?
- They overlap on 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.