Choose THE WASTE
Choose THE WASTE if you want an Adventure game with Online PvP, Online Co-op, and PvP. On Steam, it has co-op, so you can bring a friend.
THE WASTE vs Deadclaim
THE WASTE and Deadclaim both land in Action, Massively Multiplayer 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, Massively Multiplayer on Steam. THE WASTE has co-op; Deadclaim does not. 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 Deadclaim
Choose Deadclaim if you want an Early Access game with Subtitle Options, Color Alternatives, and Custom Volume Controls. Deadclaim launched in 2026.
Both THE WASTE and Deadclaim sit in Action and Massively Multiplayer on Steam and both list Multi-player, 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
 THE WASTE |  Deadclaim | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | — | 2026 |
| Genres | Action, Adventure, Massively Multiplayer | Action, Massively Multiplayer, Early Access |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | Price unknown | Price unknown |
| Steam reviews | — | — |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op | Multi-player |
| Developers | The Hustle Standard | 𝕾𝖍𝖊𝖗𝖕𝖆 |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Massively Multiplayer on Steam.
- THE WASTE has co-op; Deadclaim does not.
THE WASTE vs Deadclaim — FAQ
- Are THE WASTE and Deadclaim similar?
- They overlap on Action, Massively Multiplayer 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.