Choose Sandmason
Choose Sandmason if you want the Multi-player side of the pairing. On Steam, it's currently about 22% cheaper on the Steam Store. Sandmason launched in 2015.
Sandmason vs KINGDOM of the DEAD
Sandmason and KINGDOM of the DEAD 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. Sandmason (2015) is 7 years older than KINGDOM of the DEAD (2022). KINGDOM of the DEAD scores higher on Steam reviews (80% positive) than Sandmason (78.1% 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 KINGDOM of the DEAD
Choose KINGDOM of the DEAD if you want the Color Alternatives, Custom Volume Controls, and Stereo Sound side of the pairing. On Steam, it's the newer release (2022) and ships with the modern feature baseline. KINGDOM of the DEAD launched in 2022.
Both Sandmason and KINGDOM of the DEAD sit in Action, Indie, and Adventure on Steam, so either pick lands in the same broad neighborhood. Steam reviews are nearly tied (78.1% vs 80% positive), so genre fit is the cleanest tiebreaker — scroll the table for the feature-by-feature view.
Side-by-side comparison
 Sandmason |  KINGDOM of the DEAD | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2015 | 2022 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Adventure | Action, Indie, Adventure |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Deck Playable |
| Price | 3.99 USD | 5.09 USD |
| Steam reviews | 78.1% positive (32 reviews) | 80% positive (210 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player | Single-player only |
| Developers | GoodVole | DIRIGO GAMES |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie, Adventure on Steam.
- Sandmason (2015) is 7 years older than KINGDOM of the DEAD (2022).
- KINGDOM of the DEAD scores higher on Steam reviews (80% positive) than Sandmason (78.1% positive).
- Sandmason is currently ~22% cheaper on Steam than KINGDOM of the DEAD (3.99 USD vs. 5.09 USD).
- KINGDOM of the DEAD is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; Sandmason has no Deck rating yet.
Sandmason vs KINGDOM of the DEAD — FAQ
- Should I play Sandmason or KINGDOM of the DEAD first?
- If you want chronology, Sandmason (2015) came out before KINGDOM of the DEAD (2022). 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 Sandmason and KINGDOM of the DEAD 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 KINGDOM of the DEAD have multiplayer like Sandmason?
- No. Sandmason supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player), while KINGDOM of the DEAD is listed as single-player only.