Choose Infernax
Choose Infernax if you want the Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen, and Shared/Split Screen Co-op side of the pairing. On Steam, it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. 1,056 Steam reviews back the pick.
Infernax vs Bloodecay
Infernax and Bloodecay 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. Infernax (2022) is 1 year older than Bloodecay (2023). Infernax scores higher on Steam reviews (93.8% positive) than Bloodecay (52.9% 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 Bloodecay
Choose Bloodecay if it's currently about 85% cheaper on the Steam Store. Bloodecay launched in 2023.
Both Infernax and Bloodecay sit in Action, Indie, and Adventure 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
 Infernax |  Bloodecay | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2022 | 2023 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Adventure, RPG | Action, Indie, Adventure, RPG |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Unrated |
| Price | 19.99 USD | 2.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 93.8% positive (1,056 reviews) | 52.9% positive (17 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op | Single-player only |
| Developers | Berzerk Studio | AlvaStudio |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie, Adventure on Steam.
- Infernax (2022) is 1 year older than Bloodecay (2023).
- Infernax scores higher on Steam reviews (93.8% positive) than Bloodecay (52.9% positive).
- Bloodecay is currently ~85% cheaper on Steam than Infernax (2.99 USD vs. 19.99 USD).
- Infernax has co-op; Bloodecay does not.
- Infernax is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Bloodecay has no Deck rating yet.
Infernax vs Bloodecay — FAQ
- Should I play Infernax or Bloodecay first?
- If you want chronology, Infernax (2022) came out before Bloodecay (2023). 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 Infernax and Bloodecay 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 Bloodecay have multiplayer like Infernax?
- No. Infernax supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op), while Bloodecay is listed as single-player only.
- Does Infernax run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Infernax is rated Deck Verified by Valve. Bloodecay doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.