Choose Sublevel Zero Redux
Choose Sublevel Zero Redux if you want the VR Supported side of the pairing. Sublevel Zero Redux launched in 2015.
Sublevel Zero Redux vs Skull Rogue
Sublevel Zero Redux and Skull Rogue both land in Action, Indie, Adventure 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, Adventure on Steam. Sublevel Zero Redux (2015) is 5 years older than Skull Rogue (2020). Sublevel Zero Redux scores higher on Steam reviews (85.4% positive) than Skull Rogue (82.4% 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 Skull Rogue
Choose Skull Rogue if it's currently about 80% cheaper on the Steam Store. Skull Rogue launched in 2020.
Both Sublevel Zero Redux and Skull Rogue sit in Action, Indie, and Adventure 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
 Sublevel Zero Redux |  Skull Rogue | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2015 | 2020 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Adventure | Action, Indie, Adventure |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Unrated |
| Price | 14.99 USD | 2.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 85.4% positive (383 reviews) | 82.4% positive (17 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Sigtrap | Gnelf |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie, Adventure on Steam.
- Sublevel Zero Redux (2015) is 5 years older than Skull Rogue (2020).
- Sublevel Zero Redux scores higher on Steam reviews (85.4% positive) than Skull Rogue (82.4% positive).
- Skull Rogue is currently ~80% cheaper on Steam than Sublevel Zero Redux (2.99 USD vs. 14.99 USD).
- Sublevel Zero Redux is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; Skull Rogue has no Deck rating yet.
Sublevel Zero Redux vs Skull Rogue — FAQ
- Should I play Sublevel Zero Redux or Skull Rogue first?
- If you want chronology, Sublevel Zero Redux (2015) came out before Skull Rogue (2020). 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 Sublevel Zero Redux and Skull Rogue similar?
- They overlap on Action, Indie, Adventure 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 Sublevel Zero Redux run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Sublevel Zero Redux is rated Deck Playable by Valve. Skull Rogue doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.