Choose Ambushed
Choose Ambushed if it's currently about 30% cheaper on the Steam Store. Ambushed launched in 2022.
Ambushed vs Lurch
Ambushed and Lurch both land in Indie, Early Access 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 Indie, Early Access on Steam. Ambushed (2022) is 2 years older than Lurch (2024). Ambushed is currently ~30% cheaper on Steam than Lurch (6.99 USD vs. 9.99 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 Lurch
Choose Lurch if you want an Action and Casual experience. Lurch launched in 2024.
Both Ambushed and Lurch sit in Indie and Early Access on Steam and both list Multi-player, Online Co-op, and Co-op, 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
 Ambushed |  Lurch | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2022 | 2024 |
| Genres | Indie, Early Access | Action, Indie, Casual, Early Access |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Deck Unsupported |
| Price | 6.99 USD | 9.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 5 reviews | 54.5% positive (11 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op |
| Developers | Rainy K Games | Bartic Studios |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Early Access on Steam.
- Ambushed (2022) is 2 years older than Lurch (2024).
- Ambushed is currently ~30% cheaper on Steam than Lurch (6.99 USD vs. 9.99 USD).
- Both support cooperative play.
- Lurch is Deck Unsupported on Steam Deck; Ambushed has no Deck rating yet.
Ambushed vs Lurch — FAQ
- Should I play Ambushed or Lurch first?
- If you want chronology, Ambushed (2022) came out before Lurch (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 Ambushed and Lurch similar?
- They overlap on Indie, Early Access 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.
- Do both Ambushed and Lurch have co-op?
- Yes — both list a co-op category on Steam. Specifics differ: Ambushed ships Online Co-op, Co-op; Lurch ships Online Co-op, Co-op.