Choose Richman 11
Choose Richman 11 if you want the Online PvP, Shared/Split Screen PvP, and Online Co-op side of the pairing. On Steam, it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. Richman 11 launched in 2022.
Richman 11 vs Don't Let It Die
Richman 11 and Don't Let It Die both land in Strategy, Casual 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 Strategy, Casual on Steam. Richman 11 (2022) is 2 years older than Don't Let It Die (2024). Don't Let It Die is currently ~90% cheaper on Steam than Richman 11 (1.99 USD vs. 18.99 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 Don't Let It Die
Choose Don't Let It Die if you want an Indie experience. On Steam, it's currently about 90% cheaper on the Steam Store. Don't Let It Die launched in 2024.
Both Richman 11 and Don't Let It Die sit in Strategy and Casual on Steam and both list Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen, and Shared/Split Screen 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
 Richman 11 |  Don't Let It Die | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2022 | 2024 |
| Genres | Strategy, Casual | Strategy, Indie, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS | Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Unrated |
| Price | 18.99 USD | 1.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 53.6% positive (56 reviews) | 2 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Shared/Split Screen Co-op | Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op |
| Developers | CMGE | Dustin Hendrickson |
Side by side
- Both share Strategy, Casual on Steam.
- Richman 11 (2022) is 2 years older than Don't Let It Die (2024).
- Don't Let It Die is currently ~90% cheaper on Steam than Richman 11 (1.99 USD vs. 18.99 USD).
- Both support cooperative play.
- Richman 11 is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Don't Let It Die has no Deck rating yet.
Richman 11 vs Don't Let It Die — FAQ
- Should I play Richman 11 or Don't Let It Die first?
- If you want chronology, Richman 11 (2022) came out before Don't Let It Die (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 Richman 11 and Don't Let It Die similar?
- They overlap on Strategy, Casual 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 Richman 11 and Don't Let It Die have co-op?
- Yes — both list a co-op category on Steam. Specifics differ: Richman 11 ships Online Co-op, Shared/Split Screen Co-op; Don't Let It Die ships Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op.
- Does Richman 11 run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Richman 11 is rated Deck Verified by Valve. Don't Let It Die doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.