Choose ReTox
Choose ReTox if you want an Early Access experience. ReTox launched in 2021.
ReTox vs The Ultimate Death Clock
ReTox and The Ultimate Death Clock both land in Indie 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 Indie games on Steam. ReTox (2021) is 2 years older than The Ultimate Death Clock (2023). The Ultimate Death Clock is currently ~92% cheaper on Steam than ReTox (0.99 USD vs. 11.99 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 The Ultimate Death Clock
Choose The Ultimate Death Clock if you want a Simulation and Casual experience. On Steam, it's currently about 92% cheaper on the Steam Store. The Ultimate Death Clock launched in 2023.
Both ReTox and The Ultimate Death Clock sit in Indie 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
 ReTox |  The Ultimate Death Clock | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2021 | 2023 |
| Genres | Indie, Early Access | Indie, Simulation, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Deck Verified |
| Price | 11.99 USD | 0.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 4 reviews | 94.1% positive (34 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Dopamine Games | Apoptosis Games |
Side by side
- Both are Indie games on Steam.
- ReTox (2021) is 2 years older than The Ultimate Death Clock (2023).
- The Ultimate Death Clock is currently ~92% cheaper on Steam than ReTox (0.99 USD vs. 11.99 USD).
- The Ultimate Death Clock is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; ReTox has no Deck rating yet.
ReTox vs The Ultimate Death Clock — FAQ
- Should I play ReTox or The Ultimate Death Clock first?
- If you want chronology, ReTox (2021) came out before The Ultimate Death Clock (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 ReTox and The Ultimate Death Clock similar?
- They overlap on Indie 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.