Choose Bleed 2
Choose Bleed 2 if you want the Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen, and Steam Leaderboards side of the pairing. On Steam, it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. Bleed 2 launched in 2017.
Bleed 2 vs Zenodeath
Bleed 2 and Zenodeath 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. Bleed 2 (2017) is 3 years older than Zenodeath (2020). Bleed 2 scores higher on Steam reviews (96.2% positive) than Zenodeath (90% 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 Zenodeath
Choose Zenodeath if it's the newer release (2020) and ships with the modern feature baseline. Zenodeath launched in 2020.
Both Bleed 2 and Zenodeath 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
 Bleed 2 |  Zenodeath | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2017 | 2020 |
| Genres | Action, Indie | Action, Indie |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Unrated |
| Price | 9.99 USD | 9.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 96.2% positive (369 reviews) | 90% positive (10 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op | Single-player only |
| Developers | Ian Campbell | Team Grybanser Fox |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie on Steam.
- Bleed 2 (2017) is 3 years older than Zenodeath (2020).
- Bleed 2 scores higher on Steam reviews (96.2% positive) than Zenodeath (90% positive).
- Zenodeath is currently ~0% cheaper on Steam than Bleed 2 (9.99 USD vs. 9.99 USD).
- Bleed 2 has co-op; Zenodeath does not.
- Bleed 2 is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Zenodeath has no Deck rating yet.
Bleed 2 vs Zenodeath — FAQ
- Should I play Bleed 2 or Zenodeath first?
- If you want chronology, Bleed 2 (2017) came out before Zenodeath (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 Bleed 2 and Zenodeath 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.
- Does Zenodeath have multiplayer like Bleed 2?
- No. Bleed 2 supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op), while Zenodeath is listed as single-player only.
- Does Bleed 2 run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Bleed 2 is rated Deck Verified by Valve. Zenodeath doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.