Choose DESYNC
Choose DESYNC if it matches what drew you to this matchup. DESYNC launched in 2017.
DESYNC vs Devil Daggers
DESYNC and Devil Daggers 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. Devil Daggers (2016) is 1 year older than DESYNC (2017). Devil Daggers scores higher on Steam reviews (96.3% 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 Devil Daggers
Choose Devil Daggers if it carries the stronger Steam consensus at 96.3% positive across 5,609 reviews.
Both DESYNC and Devil Daggers 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 |  Devil Daggers | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2017 | 2016 |
| Genres | Action, Indie | Action, Indie |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Deck Playable |
| Price | 14.99 USD | 9.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 77.3% positive (286 reviews) | 96.3% positive (5,609 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | The Foregone Syndicate | Sorath |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie on Steam.
- Devil Daggers (2016) is 1 year older than DESYNC (2017).
- Devil Daggers scores higher on Steam reviews (96.3% positive) than DESYNC (77.3% positive).
- Devil Daggers is currently ~33% cheaper on Steam than DESYNC (9.99 USD vs. 14.99 USD).
- Devil Daggers is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; DESYNC has no Deck rating yet.
DESYNC vs Devil Daggers — FAQ
- Which is better, DESYNC or Devil Daggers?
- On Steam reviews Devil Daggers scores higher (96.3% positive) than DESYNC (77.3% positive). Both have enough reviews to trust the signal, so for players using reviews alone, Devil Daggers 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 Devil Daggers first?
- If you want chronology, Devil Daggers (2016) came out before DESYNC (2017). 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 Devil Daggers 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.