Choose DIRECT CONTACT
Choose DIRECT CONTACT if you want a Strategy and Racing experience. DIRECT CONTACT launched in 2024.
DIRECT CONTACT vs DEADPOINT
DIRECT CONTACT and DEADPOINT both land in Action, Adventure, Simulation 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, Adventure, Simulation on Steam. DEADPOINT (2023) is 1 year older than DIRECT CONTACT (2024). DEADPOINT is currently ~67% cheaper on Steam than DIRECT CONTACT (4.99 USD vs. 14.99 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 DEADPOINT
Choose DEADPOINT if you want an Indie experience. On Steam, it's currently about 67% cheaper on the Steam Store. DEADPOINT launched in 2023.
Both DIRECT CONTACT and DEADPOINT sit in Action, Adventure, and Simulation 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
 DIRECT CONTACT |  DEADPOINT | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2024 | 2023 |
| Genres | Action, Strategy, Adventure, Simulation, Early Access, Racing | Action, Indie, Adventure, Simulation, Early Access |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 14.99 USD | 4.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 32.7% positive (165 reviews) | 6 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Mountain 81 | REGION Interactive |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Adventure, Simulation on Steam.
- DEADPOINT (2023) is 1 year older than DIRECT CONTACT (2024).
- DEADPOINT is currently ~67% cheaper on Steam than DIRECT CONTACT (4.99 USD vs. 14.99 USD).
DIRECT CONTACT vs DEADPOINT — FAQ
- Should I play DIRECT CONTACT or DEADPOINT first?
- If you want chronology, DEADPOINT (2023) came out before DIRECT CONTACT (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 DIRECT CONTACT and DEADPOINT similar?
- They overlap on Action, Adventure, Simulation 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.