Choose 7 Days to Die
Choose 7 Days to Die if you want a Simulation and RPG experience. On Steam, it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. 124,117 Steam reviews back the pick.
7 Days to Die vs Native Hunter
7 Days to Die and Native Hunter both land in Action, Strategy, 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, Strategy, Indie on Steam. 7 Days to Die (2024) is 1 year older than Native Hunter (2025). 7 Days to Die scores higher on Steam reviews (85.4% positive) than Native Hunter (75.8% 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 Native Hunter
Choose Native Hunter if you want a Massively Multiplayer experience. On Steam, it's currently about 60% cheaper on the Steam Store. Native Hunter launched in 2025.
Both 7 Days to Die and Native Hunter sit in Action, Strategy, and Indie on Steam and both list Multi-player, Online PvP, and Online Co-op, 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
 7 Days to Die |  Native Hunter | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2024 | 2025 |
| Genres | Action, Strategy, Indie, Adventure, Simulation, RPG | Action, Strategy, Indie, Adventure, Massively Multiplayer |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Unrated |
| Price | 44.99 USD | 17.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 85.4% positive (124,117 reviews) | 75.8% positive (33 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Cross-Platform Multiplayer, Online Co-op | Multi-player, Online Co-op, LAN Co-op |
| Developers | The Fun Pimps | A.P.S |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Strategy, Indie on Steam.
- 7 Days to Die (2024) is 1 year older than Native Hunter (2025).
- 7 Days to Die scores higher on Steam reviews (85.4% positive) than Native Hunter (75.8% positive).
- Native Hunter is currently ~60% cheaper on Steam than 7 Days to Die (17.99 USD vs. 44.99 USD).
- Both support cooperative play.
- 7 Days to Die is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Native Hunter has no Deck rating yet.
7 Days to Die vs Native Hunter — FAQ
- Should I play 7 Days to Die or Native Hunter first?
- If you want chronology, 7 Days to Die (2024) came out before Native Hunter (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 7 Days to Die and Native Hunter similar?
- They overlap on Action, Strategy, 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.
- Do both 7 Days to Die and Native Hunter have co-op?
- Yes — both list a co-op category on Steam. Specifics differ: 7 Days to Die ships Online Co-op, LAN Co-op; Native Hunter ships Online Co-op, LAN Co-op.
- Does 7 Days to Die run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — 7 Days to Die is rated Deck Verified by Valve. Native Hunter doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.