Choose Deadweight
Choose Deadweight if it's currently about 85% cheaper on the Steam Store. Deadweight launched in 2016.
Deadweight vs Lucky Shot
Deadweight and Lucky Shot both land in Action, Strategy, Indie 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, Indie on Steam. Deadweight (2016) is 10 years older than Lucky Shot (2026). Lucky Shot scores higher on Steam reviews (98% positive) than Deadweight (75% 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 Lucky Shot
Choose Lucky Shot if you want the Multi-player, Steam Leaderboards, and Online PvP side of the pairing. On Steam, it's the newer release (2026) and ships with the modern feature baseline. Lucky Shot launched in 2026.
Both Deadweight and Lucky Shot sit in Action, Strategy, and Indie 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
 Deadweight |  Lucky Shot | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2016 | 2026 |
| Genres | Action, Strategy, Indie | Action, Strategy, Indie |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS | Windows, macOS |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Deck Playable |
| Price | 1.99 USD | 12.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 75% positive (12 reviews) | 98% positive (197 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op |
| Developers | DK VIP Lounge | Deliver Games |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Strategy, Indie on Steam.
- Deadweight (2016) is 10 years older than Lucky Shot (2026).
- Lucky Shot scores higher on Steam reviews (98% positive) than Deadweight (75% positive).
- Deadweight is currently ~85% cheaper on Steam than Lucky Shot (1.99 USD vs. 12.99 USD).
- Lucky Shot has co-op; Deadweight does not.
- Lucky Shot is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; Deadweight has no Deck rating yet.
Deadweight vs Lucky Shot — FAQ
- Should I play Deadweight or Lucky Shot first?
- If you want chronology, Deadweight (2016) came out before Lucky Shot (2026). 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 Deadweight and Lucky Shot similar?
- They overlap on Action, Strategy, Indie 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 Deadweight have multiplayer like Lucky Shot?
- No. Lucky Shot supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op), while Deadweight is listed as single-player only.