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The madness of death vs Killer Depths

The madness of death and Killer Depths both land in Action, Adventure 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 on Steam. The madness of death (2023) is 2 years older than Killer Depths (2025). The madness of death is currently ~38% cheaper on Steam than Killer Depths (4.99 USD vs. 7.99 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 The madness of death

Choose The madness of death if it's currently about 38% cheaper on the Steam Store. The madness of death launched in 2023.

Choose Killer Depths

Choose Killer Depths if you want the Camera Comfort, Custom Volume Controls, and Stereo Sound side of the pairing. Killer Depths launched in 2025.

Both The madness of death and Killer Depths sit in Action and Adventure 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

The madness of death vs Killer Depths — Steam metadata comparison
The madness of death — Steam game coverThe madness of deathKiller Depths — Steam game coverKiller Depths
Released20232025
GenresAction, AdventureAction, Adventure
PlatformsWindowsWindows
Steam DeckUnratedUnrated
Price4.99 USD7.99 USD
Steam reviews81.3% positive (16 reviews)1 reviews
MultiplayerSingle-player onlySingle-player only
DevelopersVania StudiosStardust Smithy

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The madness of death vs Killer Depths — FAQ

Should I play The madness of death or Killer Depths first?
If you want chronology, The madness of death (2023) came out before Killer Depths (2025). 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 The madness of death and Killer Depths similar?
They overlap on Action, Adventure 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.
The madness of death vs Killer Depths — Verdict (2026) · imho.run