Choose DESYNC
Choose DESYNC if it's currently about 40% cheaper on the Steam Store. DESYNC launched in 2017.
DESYNC vs Deadlink
DESYNC and Deadlink both land in Action, 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, Indie on Steam. DESYNC (2017) is 6 years older than Deadlink (2023). Deadlink scores higher on Steam reviews (91.2% positive) than DESYNC (77.3% 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 Deadlink
Choose Deadlink if it carries the stronger Steam consensus at 91.2% positive across 1,959 reviews.
Both DESYNC and Deadlink sit in Action 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
 DESYNC |  Deadlink | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2017 | 2023 |
| Genres | Action, Indie | Action, Indie |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Deck Playable |
| Price | 14.99 USD | 24.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 77.3% positive (286 reviews) | 91.2% positive (1,959 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | The Foregone Syndicate | Gruby Entertainment |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie on Steam.
- DESYNC (2017) is 6 years older than Deadlink (2023).
- Deadlink scores higher on Steam reviews (91.2% positive) than DESYNC (77.3% positive).
- DESYNC is currently ~40% cheaper on Steam than Deadlink (14.99 USD vs. 24.99 USD).
- Deadlink is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; DESYNC has no Deck rating yet.
DESYNC vs Deadlink — FAQ
- Which is better, DESYNC or Deadlink?
- On Steam reviews Deadlink scores higher (91.2% positive) than DESYNC (77.3% positive). Both have enough reviews to trust the signal, so for players using reviews alone, Deadlink is the safer pick. Genre fit still matters — check the side-by-side table for the categories each game lands in.
- Should I play DESYNC or Deadlink first?
- If you want chronology, DESYNC (2017) came out before Deadlink (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 DESYNC and Deadlink similar?
- They overlap on Action, 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.