Choose REAVER
Choose REAVER if you want an Early Access experience. REAVER launched in 2023.
REAVER vs DEATHTRIP
REAVER and DEATHTRIP 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. REAVER (2023) is 1 year older than DEATHTRIP (2024). DEATHTRIP scores higher on Steam reviews (93.8% positive) than REAVER (87% 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 DEATHTRIP
Choose DEATHTRIP if it's currently about 29% cheaper on the Steam Store. DEATHTRIP launched in 2024.
Both REAVER and DEATHTRIP sit in Action and Indie on Steam and both list Steam Leaderboards, 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
 REAVER |  DEATHTRIP | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2023 | 2024 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Early Access | Action, Indie |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Unrated |
| Price | 13.99 USD | 9.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 87% positive (399 reviews) | 93.8% positive (16 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | MAD TRIO | Smoked Dev |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie on Steam.
- REAVER (2023) is 1 year older than DEATHTRIP (2024).
- DEATHTRIP scores higher on Steam reviews (93.8% positive) than REAVER (87% positive).
- DEATHTRIP is currently ~29% cheaper on Steam than REAVER (9.99 USD vs. 13.99 USD).
- REAVER is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; DEATHTRIP has no Deck rating yet.
REAVER vs DEATHTRIP — FAQ
- Should I play REAVER or DEATHTRIP first?
- If you want chronology, REAVER (2023) came out before DEATHTRIP (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 REAVER and DEATHTRIP 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.
- Does REAVER run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — REAVER is rated Deck Playable by Valve. DEATHTRIP doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.