Deadhold vs Chip ‘n Clawz vs. The Brainioids
Deadhold and Chip ‘n Clawz vs. The Brainioids both land in Action, Strategy 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 on Steam. Deadhold (2017) is 8 years older than Chip ‘n Clawz vs. The Brainioids (2025). Chip ‘n Clawz vs. The Brainioids scores higher on Steam reviews (81.8% positive) than Deadhold (57.1% positive). No login or purchase needed — scroll for the full table, the verdict FAQ, and links to ranked similar games for both titles.
Side-by-side comparison
 Deadhold |  Chip ‘n Clawz vs. The Brainioids | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2017 | 2025 |
| Genres | Action, Strategy, Adventure, Early Access | Action, Strategy |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Deck Verified |
| Price | Price unknown | 29.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 57.1% positive (35 reviews) | 81.8% positive (44 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Cross-Platform Multiplayer, Online Co-op | Multi-player, Cross-Platform Multiplayer, Online Co-op |
| Developers | Dark Quarry Games | Snapshot Games Inc. |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Strategy on Steam.
- Deadhold (2017) is 8 years older than Chip ‘n Clawz vs. The Brainioids (2025).
- Chip ‘n Clawz vs. The Brainioids scores higher on Steam reviews (81.8% positive) than Deadhold (57.1% positive).
- Both support cooperative play.
- Chip ‘n Clawz vs. The Brainioids is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Deadhold has no Deck rating yet.
Deadhold vs Chip ‘n Clawz vs. The Brainioids — FAQ
- Should I play Deadhold or Chip ‘n Clawz vs. The Brainioids first?
- If you want chronology, Deadhold (2017) came out before Chip ‘n Clawz vs. The Brainioids (2025). 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 Deadhold and Chip ‘n Clawz vs. The Brainioids similar?
- They overlap on Action, Strategy 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 Deadhold and Chip ‘n Clawz vs. The Brainioids have co-op?
- Yes — both list a co-op category on Steam. Specifics differ: Deadhold ships Online Co-op, Co-op; Chip ‘n Clawz vs. The Brainioids ships Online Co-op, Shared/Split Screen Co-op.