The Ultimate Death Clock vs Mayday Trials
The Ultimate Death Clock and Mayday Trials both land in 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 are Indie games on Steam. The Ultimate Death Clock (2023) is 2 years older than Mayday Trials (2025). The Ultimate Death Clock is currently ~67% cheaper on Steam than Mayday Trials (0.99 USD vs. 2.99 USD). No login or purchase needed — scroll for the full table, the verdict FAQ, and links to ranked similar games for both titles.
Side-by-side comparison
 The Ultimate Death Clock |  Mayday Trials | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2023 | 2025 |
| Genres | Indie, Simulation, Casual | Indie |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Unrated |
| Price | 0.99 USD | 2.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 94.1% positive (34 reviews) | 9 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Apoptosis Games | VAINSANE |
Side by side
- Both are Indie games on Steam.
- The Ultimate Death Clock (2023) is 2 years older than Mayday Trials (2025).
- The Ultimate Death Clock is currently ~67% cheaper on Steam than Mayday Trials (0.99 USD vs. 2.99 USD).
- The Ultimate Death Clock is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Mayday Trials has no Deck rating yet.
The Ultimate Death Clock vs Mayday Trials — FAQ
- Should I play The Ultimate Death Clock or Mayday Trials first?
- If you want chronology, The Ultimate Death Clock (2023) came out before Mayday Trials (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 Ultimate Death Clock and Mayday Trials similar?
- They overlap on 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 The Ultimate Death Clock run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — The Ultimate Death Clock is rated Deck Verified by Valve. Mayday Trials doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.