Choose Deathtrap
Choose Deathtrap if you want a RPG game with Multi-player and Steam Leaderboards. 1,006 Steam reviews back the pick.
Deathtrap vs Spirit Oath
Deathtrap and Spirit Oath 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. Deathtrap (2015) is 6 years older than Spirit Oath (2021). Deathtrap scores higher on Steam reviews (83.3% positive) than Spirit Oath (78.6% 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 Spirit Oath
Choose Spirit Oath if it's currently about 95% cheaper on the Steam Store. Spirit Oath launched in 2021.
Both Deathtrap and Spirit Oath sit in Action, Strategy, 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
 Deathtrap |  Spirit Oath | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2015 | 2021 |
| Genres | Action, Strategy, Indie, Adventure, RPG | Action, Strategy, Indie, Adventure |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Unrated |
| Price | 19.99 USD | 0.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 83.3% positive (1,006 reviews) | 78.6% positive (14 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player | Single-player only |
| Developers | NeocoreGames | Triangle Square |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Strategy, Indie on Steam.
- Deathtrap (2015) is 6 years older than Spirit Oath (2021).
- Deathtrap scores higher on Steam reviews (83.3% positive) than Spirit Oath (78.6% positive).
- Spirit Oath is currently ~95% cheaper on Steam than Deathtrap (0.99 USD vs. 19.99 USD).
- Deathtrap is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; Spirit Oath has no Deck rating yet.
Deathtrap vs Spirit Oath — FAQ
- Should I play Deathtrap or Spirit Oath first?
- If you want chronology, Deathtrap (2015) came out before Spirit Oath (2021). 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 Deathtrap and Spirit Oath 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.
- Does Spirit Oath have multiplayer like Deathtrap?
- No. Deathtrap supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player), while Spirit Oath is listed as single-player only.
- Does Deathtrap run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Deathtrap is rated Deck Playable by Valve. Spirit Oath doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.