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The Last of Us™ Part I vs Red Dead Redemption

The Last of Us™ Part I and Red Dead Redemption 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. The Last of Us™ Part I (2023) is 1 year older than Red Dead Redemption (2024). Red Dead Redemption scores higher on Steam reviews (92% positive) than The Last of Us™ Part I (83.7% 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 The Last of Us™ Part I

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

Choose Red Dead Redemption

Choose Red Dead Redemption if you want the HDR available side of the pairing. On Steam, it carries the stronger Steam consensus at 92% positive across 10,426 reviews.

Both The Last of Us™ Part I and Red Dead Redemption 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

The Last of Us™ Part I vs Red Dead Redemption — Steam metadata comparison
The Last of Us™ Part I — Steam game coverThe Last of Us™ Part IRed Dead Redemption — Steam game coverRed Dead Redemption
Released20232024
GenresAction, AdventureAction
PlatformsWindowsWindows
Steam DeckDeck VerifiedDeck Playable
Price59.99 USD24.99 USD
Steam reviews83.7% positive (27,610 reviews)92% positive (10,426 reviews)
MultiplayerSingle-player onlySingle-player only
DevelopersNaughty Dog LLC, Iron Galaxy StudiosRockstar Games, Double Eleven

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The Last of Us™ Part I vs Red Dead Redemption — FAQ

Which is better, The Last of Us™ Part I or Red Dead Redemption?
On Steam reviews Red Dead Redemption scores higher (92% positive) than The Last of Us™ Part I (83.7% positive). Both have enough reviews to trust the signal, so for players using reviews alone, Red Dead Redemption is the safer pick. Genre fit still matters — check the side-by-side table for the categories each game lands in.
Should I play The Last of Us™ Part I or Red Dead Redemption first?
If you want chronology, The Last of Us™ Part I (2023) came out before Red Dead Redemption (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 Red Dead Redemption 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.