Bloodshed vs Gauntlet
Bloodshed and Gauntlet 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. Gauntlet (2024) is 1 year older than Bloodshed (2025). Gauntlet is currently ~77% cheaper on Steam than Bloodshed (2.99 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.
Side-by-side comparison
 Bloodshed |  Gauntlet | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2025 | 2024 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Adventure | Action, Indie |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Unrated |
| Price | 12.99 USD | 2.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 83% positive (985 reviews) | 5 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | com8com1 Software | extMag |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie on Steam.
- Gauntlet (2024) is 1 year older than Bloodshed (2025).
- Gauntlet is currently ~77% cheaper on Steam than Bloodshed (2.99 USD vs. 12.99 USD).
- Bloodshed is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Gauntlet has no Deck rating yet.
Bloodshed vs Gauntlet — FAQ
- Should I play Bloodshed or Gauntlet first?
- If you want chronology, Gauntlet (2024) came out before Bloodshed (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 Bloodshed and Gauntlet 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 Bloodshed run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Bloodshed is rated Deck Verified by Valve. Gauntlet doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.