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.
Side-by-side comparison
 The Last of Us™ Part I |  Red Dead Redemption | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2023 | 2024 |
| Genres | Action, Adventure | Action |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Deck Playable |
| Price | 59.99 USD | 24.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 83.7% positive (27,610 reviews) | 92% positive (10,426 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Naughty Dog LLC, Iron Galaxy Studios | Rockstar Games, Double Eleven |
Side by side
- 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).
- Red Dead Redemption is currently ~58% cheaper on Steam than The Last of Us™ Part I (24.99 USD vs. 59.99 USD).
- Steam Deck: The Last of Us™ Part I is Deck Verified, Red Dead Redemption is Deck Playable.
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.