Choose Bloodshed
Choose Bloodshed if you want an Adventure experience. On Steam, it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. Bloodshed launched in 2025.
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.
Which should you pick?
Choose Gauntlet
Choose Gauntlet if it's currently about 77% cheaper on the Steam Store. Gauntlet launched in 2024.
Both Bloodshed and Gauntlet 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
 Bloodshed |  Gauntlet | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2025 | 2024 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Adventure | Action, Indie |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Deck Playable |
| 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).
- Steam Deck: Bloodshed is Deck Verified, Gauntlet is Deck Playable.
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.