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The Last of Us™ Part I vs Deadly Contagion

The Last of Us™ Part I and Deadly Contagion both land in Action, 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, Adventure on Steam. The Last of Us™ Part I (2023) is 1 year older than Deadly Contagion (2024). Deadly Contagion is currently ~83% cheaper on Steam than The Last of Us™ Part I (9.99 USD vs. 59.99 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 Last of Us™ Part I

Choose The Last of Us™ Part I if you want the Adjustable Text Size, Subtitle Options, and Color Alternatives side of the pairing. On Steam, it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. 27,610 Steam reviews back the pick.

Choose Deadly Contagion

Choose Deadly Contagion if it's currently about 83% cheaper on the Steam Store. Deadly Contagion launched in 2024.

Both The Last of Us™ Part I and Deadly Contagion sit in Action and 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

The Last of Us™ Part I vs Deadly Contagion — Steam metadata comparison
The Last of Us™ Part I — Steam game coverThe Last of Us™ Part IDeadly Contagion — Steam game coverDeadly Contagion
Released20232024
GenresAction, AdventureAction, Adventure
PlatformsWindowsWindows
Steam DeckDeck VerifiedUnrated
Price59.99 USD9.99 USD
Steam reviews83.7% positive (27,610 reviews)5 reviews
MultiplayerSingle-player onlySingle-player only
DevelopersNaughty Dog LLC, Iron Galaxy StudiosBoxGames Productions

Side by side

The Last of Us™ Part I vs Deadly Contagion — FAQ

Should I play The Last of Us™ Part I or Deadly Contagion first?
If you want chronology, The Last of Us™ Part I (2023) came out before Deadly Contagion (2024). 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 The Last of Us™ Part I and Deadly Contagion similar?
They overlap on Action, 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.
Does The Last of Us™ Part I run on Steam Deck?
Yes — The Last of Us™ Part I is rated Deck Verified by Valve. Deadly Contagion doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.
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