Choose Rise of the Triad
Choose Rise of the Triad if you want the Includes Source SDK and Steam Leaderboards side of the pairing. 1,407 Steam reviews back the pick.
Rise of the Triad vs BLOODSHOT
Rise of the Triad and BLOODSHOT 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. Rise of the Triad (2013) is 13 years older than BLOODSHOT (2026). BLOODSHOT scores higher on Steam reviews (94.4% positive) than Rise of the Triad (68% positive). 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 BLOODSHOT
Choose BLOODSHOT if you want an Indie and Early Access experience. On Steam, it's currently about 72% cheaper on the Steam Store. BLOODSHOT launched in 2026.
Both Rise of the Triad and BLOODSHOT sit in Action on Steam and both list Multi-player, Online PvP, and PvP, 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
 Rise of the Triad |  BLOODSHOT | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2013 | 2026 |
| Genres | Action | Action, Indie, Early Access |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 14.99 USD | 4.22 USD |
| Steam reviews | 68% positive (1,407 reviews) | 94.4% positive (18 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player | Multi-player |
| Developers | Interceptor Entertainment | Hardly Hyperbolic |
Side by side
- Both are Action games on Steam.
- Rise of the Triad (2013) is 13 years older than BLOODSHOT (2026).
- BLOODSHOT scores higher on Steam reviews (94.4% positive) than Rise of the Triad (68% positive).
- BLOODSHOT is currently ~72% cheaper on Steam than Rise of the Triad (4.22 USD vs. 14.99 USD).
Rise of the Triad vs BLOODSHOT — FAQ
- Should I play Rise of the Triad or BLOODSHOT first?
- If you want chronology, Rise of the Triad (2013) came out before BLOODSHOT (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 Rise of the Triad and BLOODSHOT 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.