Choose The Deletion
Choose The Deletion if you want an Indie and Casual experience. On Steam, it's currently about 93% cheaper on the Steam Store. The Deletion launched in 2015.
The Deletion vs Dark the Dead
The Deletion and Dark the Dead both land in Action 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 are Action games on Steam. The Deletion (2015) is 9 years older than Dark the Dead (2024). The Deletion is currently ~93% cheaper on Steam than Dark the Dead (1.99 USD vs. 29.99 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 Dark the Dead
Choose Dark the Dead if it's the newer release (2024) and ships with the modern feature baseline. Dark the Dead launched in 2024.
Both The Deletion and Dark the Dead sit in Action 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
 The Deletion |  Dark the Dead | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2015 | 2024 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Casual | Action |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Unrated |
| Price | 1.99 USD | 29.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 71.6% positive (88 reviews) | 8 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | russpuppy | FadyGames |
Side by side
- Both are Action games on Steam.
- The Deletion (2015) is 9 years older than Dark the Dead (2024).
- The Deletion is currently ~93% cheaper on Steam than Dark the Dead (1.99 USD vs. 29.99 USD).
- The Deletion is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; Dark the Dead has no Deck rating yet.
The Deletion vs Dark the Dead — FAQ
- Should I play The Deletion or Dark the Dead first?
- If you want chronology, The Deletion (2015) came out before Dark the Dead (2024). 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 The Deletion and Dark the Dead similar?
- They overlap on Action 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 The Deletion run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — The Deletion is rated Deck Playable by Valve. Dark the Dead doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.