Choose POSTAL Redux
Choose POSTAL Redux if you want an Action game with Multi-player, Online PvP, and Online Co-op. On Steam, it's currently about 46% cheaper on the Steam Store. 3,150 Steam reviews back the pick.
POSTAL Redux vs Forgotten
POSTAL Redux and Forgotten both land in 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 are Indie games on Steam. POSTAL Redux (2016) is 3 years older than Forgotten (2019). POSTAL Redux is currently ~46% cheaper on Steam than Forgotten (1.07 USD vs. 1.99 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 Forgotten
Choose Forgotten if it's the newer release (2019) and ships with the modern feature baseline. Forgotten launched in 2019.
Both POSTAL Redux and Forgotten sit in Indie on Steam and both list Co-op, 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
 POSTAL Redux |  Forgotten | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2016 | 2019 |
| Genres | Action, Indie | Indie |
| Platforms | Windows, Linux | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Unrated |
| Price | 1.07 USD | 1.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 92.8% positive (3,150 reviews) | 2 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Cross-Platform Multiplayer, Online Co-op | Co-op |
| Developers | Running With Scissors | Skull Box Games |
Side by side
- Both are Indie games on Steam.
- POSTAL Redux (2016) is 3 years older than Forgotten (2019).
- POSTAL Redux is currently ~46% cheaper on Steam than Forgotten (1.07 USD vs. 1.99 USD).
- Both support cooperative play.
- POSTAL Redux is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; Forgotten has no Deck rating yet.
POSTAL Redux vs Forgotten — FAQ
- Should I play POSTAL Redux or Forgotten first?
- If you want chronology, POSTAL Redux (2016) came out before Forgotten (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 POSTAL Redux and Forgotten similar?
- They overlap on 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.
- Do both POSTAL Redux and Forgotten have co-op?
- Yes — both list a co-op category on Steam. Specifics differ: POSTAL Redux ships Online Co-op, Co-op; Forgotten ships Co-op.
- Does POSTAL Redux run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — POSTAL Redux is rated Deck Playable by Valve. Forgotten doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.