Choose Dead Effect 2
Choose Dead Effect 2 if you want the Multi-player and Co-op side of the pairing. On Steam, it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. Dead Effect 2 launched in 2016.
Dead Effect 2 vs Project RIP
Dead Effect 2 and Project RIP both land in Action, Indie, RPG 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, RPG on Steam. Dead Effect 2 (2016) is 3 years older than Project RIP (2019). Dead Effect 2 scores higher on Steam reviews (74.9% positive) than Project RIP (60% 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 Project RIP
Choose Project RIP if it's the newer release (2019) and ships with the modern feature baseline. Project RIP launched in 2019.
Both Dead Effect 2 and Project RIP sit in Action, Indie, and RPG 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
 Dead Effect 2 |  Project RIP | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2016 | 2019 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, RPG | Action, Indie, RPG |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS | Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Deck Playable |
| Price | 11.99 USD | 13.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 74.9% positive (913 reviews) | 60% positive (70 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Co-op | Single-player only |
| Developers | BadFly Interactive, a.s. | Storming Tech |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie, RPG on Steam.
- Dead Effect 2 (2016) is 3 years older than Project RIP (2019).
- Dead Effect 2 scores higher on Steam reviews (74.9% positive) than Project RIP (60% positive).
- Dead Effect 2 is currently ~14% cheaper on Steam than Project RIP (11.99 USD vs. 13.99 USD).
- Dead Effect 2 has co-op; Project RIP does not.
- Steam Deck: Dead Effect 2 is Deck Verified, Project RIP is Deck Playable.
Dead Effect 2 vs Project RIP — FAQ
- Should I play Dead Effect 2 or Project RIP first?
- If you want chronology, Dead Effect 2 (2016) came out before Project RIP (2019). 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 Dead Effect 2 and Project RIP similar?
- They overlap on Action, Indie, RPG 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 Project RIP have multiplayer like Dead Effect 2?
- No. Dead Effect 2 supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player, Co-op), while Project RIP is listed as single-player only.