Choose DreadHaunt
Choose DreadHaunt if you want an Adventure experience. On Steam, it's currently about 50% cheaper on the Steam Store. DreadHaunt launched in 2024.
DreadHaunt vs SEVERANCE
DreadHaunt and SEVERANCE both land in Action, 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 share Action, Indie on Steam. DreadHaunt (2024) is 2 years older than SEVERANCE (2026). SEVERANCE scores higher on Steam reviews (80.6% positive) than DreadHaunt (52.6% 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 SEVERANCE
Choose SEVERANCE if you want a Free To Play game with DualShock Controller Support, DualSense Controller Support, and Camera Comfort. SEVERANCE launched in 2026.
Both DreadHaunt and SEVERANCE sit in Action and Indie 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
 DreadHaunt |  SEVERANCE | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2024 | 2026 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Adventure | Action, Indie, Free To Play |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Deck Unsupported |
| Price | 4.99 USD | 9.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 52.6% positive (19 reviews) | 80.6% positive (304 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op |
| Developers | Digital Happiness | Sykes Games |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie on Steam.
- DreadHaunt (2024) is 2 years older than SEVERANCE (2026).
- SEVERANCE scores higher on Steam reviews (80.6% positive) than DreadHaunt (52.6% positive).
- DreadHaunt is currently ~50% cheaper on Steam than SEVERANCE (4.99 USD vs. 9.99 USD).
- Both support cooperative play.
- SEVERANCE is Deck Unsupported on Steam Deck; DreadHaunt has no Deck rating yet.
DreadHaunt vs SEVERANCE — FAQ
- Should I play DreadHaunt or SEVERANCE first?
- If you want chronology, DreadHaunt (2024) came out before SEVERANCE (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 DreadHaunt and SEVERANCE similar?
- They overlap on Action, 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.
- Do both DreadHaunt and SEVERANCE have co-op?
- Yes — both list a co-op category on Steam. Specifics differ: DreadHaunt ships Online Co-op, Co-op; SEVERANCE ships Online Co-op, Co-op.