Choose Overload
Choose Overload if you want the Multi-player, Steam Leaderboards, and Online PvP side of the pairing. 1,381 Steam reviews back the pick.
Overload vs Shotgun, Dungeons, Laser Traps
Overload and Shotgun, Dungeons, Laser Traps both land in Action 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 Action games on Steam. Overload (2018) is 2 years older than Shotgun, Dungeons, Laser Traps (2020). Shotgun, Dungeons, Laser Traps is currently ~80% cheaper on Steam than Overload (5.99 USD vs. 29.99 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 Shotgun, Dungeons, Laser Traps
Choose Shotgun, Dungeons, Laser Traps if you want an Indie experience. On Steam, it's currently about 80% cheaper on the Steam Store. Shotgun, Dungeons, Laser Traps launched in 2020.
Both Overload and Shotgun, Dungeons, Laser Traps sit in Action 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
 Overload |  Shotgun, Dungeons, Laser Traps | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2018 | 2020 |
| Genres | Action | Action, Indie |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Unrated |
| Price | 29.99 USD | 5.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 94.3% positive (1,381 reviews) | 2 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player | Single-player only |
| Developers | Revival Productions, LLC | VirtexUniverse |
Side by side
- Both are Action games on Steam.
- Overload (2018) is 2 years older than Shotgun, Dungeons, Laser Traps (2020).
- Shotgun, Dungeons, Laser Traps is currently ~80% cheaper on Steam than Overload (5.99 USD vs. 29.99 USD).
- Overload is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; Shotgun, Dungeons, Laser Traps has no Deck rating yet.
Overload vs Shotgun, Dungeons, Laser Traps — FAQ
- Should I play Overload or Shotgun, Dungeons, Laser Traps first?
- If you want chronology, Overload (2018) came out before Shotgun, Dungeons, Laser Traps (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 Overload and Shotgun, Dungeons, Laser Traps similar?
- They overlap on Action 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 Shotgun, Dungeons, Laser Traps have multiplayer like Overload?
- No. Overload supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player), while Shotgun, Dungeons, Laser Traps is listed as single-player only.
- Does Overload run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Overload is rated Deck Playable by Valve. Shotgun, Dungeons, Laser Traps doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.