Choose VERLIES II
Choose VERLIES II if you want an Indie experience. On Steam, it's currently about 70% cheaper on the Steam Store. VERLIES II launched in 2015.
VERLIES II vs Deadland 4000
VERLIES II and Deadland 4000 both land in Adventure, 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 Adventure, RPG on Steam. VERLIES II (2015) is 7 years older than Deadland 4000 (2022). VERLIES II is currently ~70% cheaper on Steam than Deadland 4000 (2.99 USD vs. 9.99 USD). 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 Deadland 4000
Choose Deadland 4000 if you want a Strategy and Simulation experience. On Steam, it's the newer release (2022) and ships with the modern feature baseline. Deadland 4000 launched in 2022.
Both VERLIES II and Deadland 4000 sit in Adventure and RPG 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
 VERLIES II |  Deadland 4000 | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2015 | 2022 |
| Genres | Indie, Adventure, RPG | Strategy, Adventure, Simulation, RPG |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 2.99 USD | 9.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 60.6% positive (66 reviews) | 9 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Koya Game | Cain Laikind |
Side by side
- Both share Adventure, RPG on Steam.
- VERLIES II (2015) is 7 years older than Deadland 4000 (2022).
- VERLIES II is currently ~70% cheaper on Steam than Deadland 4000 (2.99 USD vs. 9.99 USD).
VERLIES II vs Deadland 4000 — FAQ
- Should I play VERLIES II or Deadland 4000 first?
- If you want chronology, VERLIES II (2015) came out before Deadland 4000 (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 VERLIES II and Deadland 4000 similar?
- They overlap on Adventure, 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.