Choose F.E.A.R.
Choose F.E.A.R. if it matches what drew you to this matchup. 7,974 Steam reviews back the pick.
F.E.A.R. vs Dead Shells
F.E.A.R. and Dead Shells both land in Action 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 are Action games on Steam. F.E.A.R. (2010) is 14 years older than Dead Shells (2024). Dead Shells is currently ~30% cheaper on Steam than F.E.A.R. (6.99 USD vs. 9.99 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 Dead Shells
Choose Dead Shells if it's currently about 30% cheaper on the Steam Store. Dead Shells launched in 2024.
Both F.E.A.R. and Dead Shells sit in Action 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
 F.E.A.R. |  Dead Shells | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2010 | 2024 |
| Genres | Action | Action |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Unrated |
| Price | 9.99 USD | 6.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 93.6% positive (7,974 reviews) | 3 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Monolith Productions, Inc., Timegate | RWA STUDIOS |
Side by side
- Both are Action games on Steam.
- F.E.A.R. (2010) is 14 years older than Dead Shells (2024).
- Dead Shells is currently ~30% cheaper on Steam than F.E.A.R. (6.99 USD vs. 9.99 USD).
- F.E.A.R. is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; Dead Shells has no Deck rating yet.
F.E.A.R. vs Dead Shells — FAQ
- Should I play F.E.A.R. or Dead Shells first?
- If you want chronology, F.E.A.R. (2010) came out before Dead Shells (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 F.E.A.R. and Dead Shells similar?
- They overlap on Action 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 F.E.A.R. run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — F.E.A.R. is rated Deck Playable by Valve. Dead Shells doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.