Choose Lif
Choose Lif if it matches what drew you to this matchup. Lif launched in 2016.
Lif vs BadLads
Lif and BadLads both land in Simulation, Massively Multiplayer, RPG 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 Simulation, Massively Multiplayer, RPG on Steam. Lif (2016) is 4 years older than BadLads (2020). BadLads scores higher on Steam reviews (69.7% positive) than Lif (55.7% 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 BadLads
Choose BadLads if you want an Action, Strategy, and Indie game with Online PvP, Online Co-op, and PvP. On Steam, it's the newer release (2020) and ships with the modern feature baseline. BadLads launched in 2020.
Both Lif and BadLads sit in Simulation, Massively Multiplayer, and RPG on Steam and both list Multi-player, MMO, and Co-op, 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
 Lif |  BadLads | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2016 | 2020 |
| Genres | Simulation, Massively Multiplayer, RPG | Action, Strategy, Indie, Adventure, Simulation, Massively Multiplayer, RPG, Casual, Early Access |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | Price unknown | Price unknown |
| Steam reviews | 55.7% positive (106 reviews) | 69.7% positive (99 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Cross-Platform Multiplayer, Co-op | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op |
| Developers | Imigea Ltd | CHEMICAL HEADS STUDIOS |
Side by side
- Both share Simulation, Massively Multiplayer, RPG on Steam.
- Lif (2016) is 4 years older than BadLads (2020).
- BadLads scores higher on Steam reviews (69.7% positive) than Lif (55.7% positive).
- Both support cooperative play.
Lif vs BadLads — FAQ
- Should I play Lif or BadLads first?
- If you want chronology, Lif (2016) came out before BadLads (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 Lif and BadLads similar?
- They overlap on Simulation, Massively Multiplayer, RPG 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 Lif and BadLads have co-op?
- Yes — both list a co-op category on Steam. Specifics differ: Lif ships Co-op; BadLads ships Online Co-op, Co-op.