Choose DEADBOLT
Choose DEADBOLT if it matches what drew you to this matchup. 3,195 Steam reviews back the pick.
DEADBOLT vs Hit Zero: Chronos
DEADBOLT and Hit Zero: Chronos 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. DEADBOLT (2016) is 4 years older than Hit Zero: Chronos (2020). DEADBOLT scores higher on Steam reviews (95.6% positive) than Hit Zero: Chronos (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 Hit Zero: Chronos
Choose Hit Zero: Chronos if it's currently about 50% cheaper on the Steam Store. Hit Zero: Chronos launched in 2020.
Both DEADBOLT and Hit Zero: Chronos 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
 DEADBOLT |  Hit Zero: Chronos | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2016 | 2020 |
| Genres | Action, Indie | Action, Indie |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Deck Playable |
| Price | 9.99 USD | 4.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 95.6% positive (3,195 reviews) | 75% positive (16 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Hopoo Games | ZHANG FAN |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie on Steam.
- DEADBOLT (2016) is 4 years older than Hit Zero: Chronos (2020).
- DEADBOLT scores higher on Steam reviews (95.6% positive) than Hit Zero: Chronos (75% positive).
- Hit Zero: Chronos is currently ~50% cheaper on Steam than DEADBOLT (4.99 USD vs. 9.99 USD).
- Both are Deck Playable.
DEADBOLT vs Hit Zero: Chronos — FAQ
- Should I play DEADBOLT or Hit Zero: Chronos first?
- If you want chronology, DEADBOLT (2016) came out before Hit Zero: Chronos (2020). 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 DEADBOLT and Hit Zero: Chronos 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.