Choose The Deadlands
Choose The Deadlands if you want an Indie and Adventure experience. On Steam, it's currently about 69% cheaper on the Steam Store. The Deadlands launched in 2023.
The Deadlands vs Steam Veins
The Deadlands and Steam Veins 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. The Deadlands (2023) is 2 years older than Steam Veins (2025). The Deadlands is currently ~69% cheaper on Steam than Steam Veins (3.99 USD vs. 12.99 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 Steam Veins
Choose Steam Veins if you want an Early Access game with Custom Volume Controls and Keyboard Only Option. Steam Veins launched in 2025.
Both The Deadlands and Steam Veins 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
 The Deadlands |  Steam Veins | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2023 | 2025 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Adventure | Action, Early Access |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 3.99 USD | 12.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 3 reviews | 1 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Despair Games | Kimu Studios |
Side by side
- Both are Action games on Steam.
- The Deadlands (2023) is 2 years older than Steam Veins (2025).
- The Deadlands is currently ~69% cheaper on Steam than Steam Veins (3.99 USD vs. 12.99 USD).
The Deadlands vs Steam Veins — FAQ
- Should I play The Deadlands or Steam Veins first?
- If you want chronology, The Deadlands (2023) came out before Steam Veins (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 Deadlands and Steam Veins 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.