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 Baratrum
POSTAL and Baratrum 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 27 years older than Baratrum (2024). POSTAL is free; Baratrum is paid (3.99 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 Baratrum
Choose Baratrum if it's the newer release (2024) and ships with the modern feature baseline. Baratrum launched in 2024.
Both POSTAL and Baratrum 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 |  Baratrum | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 1997 | 2024 |
| Genres | Action, Indie | Action, Indie |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Unrated |
| Price | Free to play | 3.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 92% positive (6,604 reviews) | 2 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Running With Scissors | Clyde Smets |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie on Steam.
- POSTAL (1997) is 27 years older than Baratrum (2024).
- POSTAL is free; Baratrum is paid (3.99 USD).
- POSTAL is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; Baratrum has no Deck rating yet.
POSTAL vs Baratrum — FAQ
- Should I play POSTAL or Baratrum first?
- If you want chronology, POSTAL (1997) came out before Baratrum (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 POSTAL and Baratrum 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.
- Is POSTAL free?
- Yes — POSTAL is a free-to-play Steam title. Baratrum is paid (3.99 USD).
- Does POSTAL run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — POSTAL is rated Deck Playable by Valve. Baratrum doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.