Choose POSTAL
Choose POSTAL if it's free to play, so the barrier to trying it is zero. 6,604 Steam reviews back the pick.
POSTAL vs GORSD
POSTAL and GORSD both land in Action, 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 Action, Indie on Steam. POSTAL (1997) is 23 years older than GORSD (2020). POSTAL is free; GORSD is paid (16.99 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 GORSD
Choose GORSD if you want an Adventure game with Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen PvP, and PvP. On Steam, it's the newer release (2020) and ships with the modern feature baseline. GORSD launched in 2020.
Both POSTAL and GORSD sit in Action 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
 POSTAL |  GORSD | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 1997 | 2020 |
| Genres | Action, Indie | Action, Indie, Adventure |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Unrated |
| Price | Free to play | 16.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 92% positive (6,604 reviews) | 7 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Multi-player |
| Developers | Running With Scissors | Springloaded |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie on Steam.
- POSTAL (1997) is 23 years older than GORSD (2020).
- POSTAL is free; GORSD is paid (16.99 USD).
- POSTAL is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; GORSD has no Deck rating yet.
POSTAL vs GORSD — FAQ
- Should I play POSTAL or GORSD first?
- If you want chronology, POSTAL (1997) came out before GORSD (2020). 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 POSTAL and GORSD similar?
- They overlap on Action, 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 POSTAL have multiplayer like GORSD?
- No. GORSD supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player), while POSTAL is listed as single-player only.
- Is POSTAL free?
- Yes — POSTAL is a free-to-play Steam title. GORSD is paid (16.99 USD).
- Does POSTAL run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — POSTAL is rated Deck Playable by Valve. GORSD doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.