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.
Side-by-side comparison
 The Last of Us™ Part I |  Deadly Contagion | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2023 | 2024 |
| Genres | Action, Adventure | Action, Adventure |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Unrated |
| Price | 59.99 USD | 9.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 83.7% positive (27,610 reviews) | 5 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Naughty Dog LLC, Iron Galaxy Studios | BoxGames Productions |
Side by side
- 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).
- The Last of Us™ Part I is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Deadly Contagion has no Deck rating yet.
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.