Choose Move or Die
Choose Move or Die if it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. 3,269 Steam reviews back the pick.
Move or Die vs Knockout Battle
Move or Die and Knockout Battle 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. Move or Die (2016) is 10 years older than Knockout Battle (2026). Move or Die scores higher on Steam reviews (84.9% positive) than Knockout Battle (77.1% 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 Knockout Battle
Choose Knockout Battle if you want a Simulation and Casual game with DualShock Controller Support and DualSense Controller Support. On Steam, it's currently about 73% cheaper on the Steam Store. Knockout Battle launched in 2026.
Both Move or Die and Knockout Battle sit in Action and Indie on Steam and both list Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen, and Online PvP, 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
 Move or Die |  Knockout Battle | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2016 | 2026 |
| Genres | Action, Indie | Action, Indie, Simulation, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows, Linux | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Unrated |
| Price | 14.99 USD | 3.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 84.9% positive (3,269 reviews) | 77.1% positive (35 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Shared/Split Screen Co-op | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Shared/Split Screen Co-op |
| Developers | Xelu, Those Awesome Guys | Dani Tikka Masala, Alvin Leon Dobric, Anton Ploetner |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie on Steam.
- Move or Die (2016) is 10 years older than Knockout Battle (2026).
- Move or Die scores higher on Steam reviews (84.9% positive) than Knockout Battle (77.1% positive).
- Knockout Battle is currently ~73% cheaper on Steam than Move or Die (3.99 USD vs. 14.99 USD).
- Both support cooperative play.
- Move or Die is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Knockout Battle has no Deck rating yet.
Move or Die vs Knockout Battle — FAQ
- Should I play Move or Die or Knockout Battle first?
- If you want chronology, Move or Die (2016) came out before Knockout Battle (2026). 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 Move or Die and Knockout Battle 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.
- Do both Move or Die and Knockout Battle have co-op?
- Yes — both list a co-op category on Steam. Specifics differ: Move or Die ships Online Co-op, Shared/Split Screen Co-op; Knockout Battle ships Online Co-op, Shared/Split Screen Co-op.
- Does Move or Die run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Move or Die is rated Deck Verified by Valve. Knockout Battle doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.