Choose PUTRID SHOT ULTRA
Choose PUTRID SHOT ULTRA if it's currently about 40% cheaper on the Steam Store. PUTRID SHOT ULTRA launched in 2022.
PUTRID SHOT ULTRA vs Elemental Survivors
PUTRID SHOT ULTRA and Elemental Survivors both land in Action, Indie, RPG 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, RPG on Steam. PUTRID SHOT ULTRA (2022) is 1 year older than Elemental Survivors (2023). PUTRID SHOT ULTRA scores higher on Steam reviews (100% positive) than Elemental Survivors (70% 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 Elemental Survivors
Choose Elemental Survivors if you want a Casual and Early Access experience. Elemental Survivors launched in 2023.
Both PUTRID SHOT ULTRA and Elemental Survivors sit in Action, Indie, and RPG 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
 PUTRID SHOT ULTRA |  Elemental Survivors | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2022 | 2023 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, RPG | Action, Indie, RPG, Casual, Early Access |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Deck Playable |
| Price | 2.99 USD | 4.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 100% positive (39 reviews) | 70% positive (110 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Abhi Sundu | Samobee Games |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie, RPG on Steam.
- PUTRID SHOT ULTRA (2022) is 1 year older than Elemental Survivors (2023).
- PUTRID SHOT ULTRA scores higher on Steam reviews (100% positive) than Elemental Survivors (70% positive).
- PUTRID SHOT ULTRA is currently ~40% cheaper on Steam than Elemental Survivors (2.99 USD vs. 4.99 USD).
- Elemental Survivors is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; PUTRID SHOT ULTRA has no Deck rating yet.
PUTRID SHOT ULTRA vs Elemental Survivors — FAQ
- Should I play PUTRID SHOT ULTRA or Elemental Survivors first?
- If you want chronology, PUTRID SHOT ULTRA (2022) came out before Elemental Survivors (2023). 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 PUTRID SHOT ULTRA and Elemental Survivors similar?
- They overlap on Action, Indie, RPG 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.