Choose Ice Station Z
Choose Ice Station Z if it's currently about 75% cheaper on the Steam Store. Ice Station Z launched in 2021.
Ice Station Z vs Dead Past 8
Ice Station Z and Dead Past 8 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. Ice Station Z (2021) is 2 years older than Dead Past 8 (2023). Ice Station Z is currently ~75% cheaper on Steam than Dead Past 8 (4.99 USD vs. 19.99 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 Dead Past 8
Choose Dead Past 8 if you want an Early Access experience. Dead Past 8 launched in 2023.
Both Ice Station Z and Dead Past 8 sit in Action, Indie, and Adventure on Steam and both list Multi-player, Online PvP, and Online Co-op, 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
 Ice Station Z |  Dead Past 8 | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2021 | 2023 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Adventure | Action, Indie, Adventure, Early Access |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Deck Unsupported |
| Price | 4.99 USD | 19.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 77.4% positive (84 reviews) | 2 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op |
| Developers | Wobbly Tooth | Super Tech Dude |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie, Adventure on Steam.
- Ice Station Z (2021) is 2 years older than Dead Past 8 (2023).
- Ice Station Z is currently ~75% cheaper on Steam than Dead Past 8 (4.99 USD vs. 19.99 USD).
- Both support cooperative play.
- Dead Past 8 is Deck Unsupported on Steam Deck; Ice Station Z has no Deck rating yet.
Ice Station Z vs Dead Past 8 — FAQ
- Should I play Ice Station Z or Dead Past 8 first?
- If you want chronology, Ice Station Z (2021) came out before Dead Past 8 (2023). 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 Ice Station Z and Dead Past 8 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.
- Do both Ice Station Z and Dead Past 8 have co-op?
- Yes — both list a co-op category on Steam. Specifics differ: Ice Station Z ships Online Co-op, Co-op; Dead Past 8 ships Online Co-op, Co-op.