Choose Capes
Choose Capes if it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. Capes launched in 2024.
Capes vs Don't Kill Them All
Capes and Don't Kill Them All both land in Strategy, 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 Strategy, Indie on Steam. Capes (2024) is 2 years older than Don't Kill Them All (2026). Capes is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Don't Kill Them All has no Deck rating yet. 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 Kill Them All
Choose Don't Kill Them All if you want the Stereo Sound and Playable without Timed Input side of the pairing. Don't Kill Them All launched in 2026.
Both Capes and Don't Kill Them All sit in Strategy and Indie 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
 Capes |  Don't Kill Them All | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2024 | 2026 |
| Genres | Strategy, Indie | Strategy, Indie |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Unrated |
| Price | 39.99 USD | Price unknown |
| Steam reviews | 67.9% positive (343 reviews) | — |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Spitfire Interactive | Fika Productions |
Side by side
- Both share Strategy, Indie on Steam.
- Capes (2024) is 2 years older than Don't Kill Them All (2026).
- Capes is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Don't Kill Them All has no Deck rating yet.
Capes vs Don't Kill Them All — FAQ
- Should I play Capes or Don't Kill Them All first?
- If you want chronology, Capes (2024) came out before Don't Kill Them All (2026). 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 Capes and Don't Kill Them All similar?
- They overlap on Strategy, 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 Capes run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Capes is rated Deck Verified by Valve. Don't Kill Them All doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.