Choose Thugs Never Die
Choose Thugs Never Die if you want an Indie and Early Access experience. On Steam, it's currently about 80% cheaper on the Steam Store. Thugs Never Die launched in 2021.
Thugs Never Die vs The Ghost Of Solaris
Thugs Never Die and The Ghost Of Solaris 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. Thugs Never Die (2021) is 5 years older than The Ghost Of Solaris (2026). Thugs Never Die is currently ~80% cheaper on Steam than The Ghost Of Solaris (9.99 USD vs. 49.99 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 Ghost Of Solaris
Choose The Ghost Of Solaris if you want an Adventure game with HDR available, Color Alternatives, and Camera Comfort. On Steam, it's the newer release (2026) and ships with the modern feature baseline. The Ghost Of Solaris launched in 2026.
Both Thugs Never Die and The Ghost Of Solaris 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
 Thugs Never Die |  The Ghost Of Solaris | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2021 | 2026 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Early Access | Action, Adventure |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 9.99 USD | 49.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 3 reviews | 1 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | TheMasterGames | MSP Universe, GAZA Games |
Side by side
- Both are Action games on Steam.
- Thugs Never Die (2021) is 5 years older than The Ghost Of Solaris (2026).
- Thugs Never Die is currently ~80% cheaper on Steam than The Ghost Of Solaris (9.99 USD vs. 49.99 USD).
Thugs Never Die vs The Ghost Of Solaris — FAQ
- Should I play Thugs Never Die or The Ghost Of Solaris first?
- If you want chronology, Thugs Never Die (2021) came out before The Ghost Of Solaris (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 Thugs Never Die and The Ghost Of Solaris 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.