Choose DEADBOLT
Choose DEADBOLT if it matches what drew you to this matchup. 3,195 Steam reviews back the pick.
DEADBOLT vs FAKE SIGNALS
DEADBOLT and FAKE SIGNALS 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 7 years older than FAKE SIGNALS (2023). FAKE SIGNALS is currently ~0% cheaper on Steam than DEADBOLT (9.99 USD vs. 9.99 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 FAKE SIGNALS
Choose FAKE SIGNALS if it's the newer release (2023) and ships with the modern feature baseline. FAKE SIGNALS launched in 2023.
Both DEADBOLT and FAKE SIGNALS 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 |  FAKE SIGNALS | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2016 | 2023 |
| Genres | Action, Indie | Action, Indie |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Deck Playable |
| Price | 9.99 USD | 9.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 95.6% positive (3,195 reviews) | 5 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Hopoo Games | Vona Soft |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie on Steam.
- DEADBOLT (2016) is 7 years older than FAKE SIGNALS (2023).
- FAKE SIGNALS is currently ~0% cheaper on Steam than DEADBOLT (9.99 USD vs. 9.99 USD).
- Both are Deck Playable.
DEADBOLT vs FAKE SIGNALS — FAQ
- Should I play DEADBOLT or FAKE SIGNALS first?
- If you want chronology, DEADBOLT (2016) came out before FAKE SIGNALS (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 DEADBOLT and FAKE SIGNALS 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.