Choose 1917 - The Alien Invasion DX
Choose 1917 - The Alien Invasion DX if you want an Indie experience. On Steam, it's currently about 75% cheaper on the Steam Store. 1917 - The Alien Invasion DX launched in 2016.
1917 - The Alien Invasion DX vs Deathwish Enforcers Special Edition
1917 - The Alien Invasion DX and Deathwish Enforcers Special Edition 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. 1917 - The Alien Invasion DX (2016) is 8 years older than Deathwish Enforcers Special Edition (2024). Deathwish Enforcers Special Edition scores higher on Steam reviews (87.1% positive) than 1917 - The Alien Invasion DX (72.6% 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 Deathwish Enforcers Special Edition
Choose Deathwish Enforcers Special Edition if you want the Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen, and Shared/Split Screen Co-op side of the pairing. On Steam, it's the newer release (2024) and ships with the modern feature baseline. Deathwish Enforcers Special Edition launched in 2024.
Both 1917 - The Alien Invasion DX and Deathwish Enforcers Special Edition 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
 1917 - The Alien Invasion DX |  Deathwish Enforcers Special Edition | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2016 | 2024 |
| Genres | Action, Indie | Action |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Deck Playable |
| Price | 4.99 USD | 19.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 72.6% positive (62 reviews) | 87.1% positive (85 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op |
| Developers | Andrade Games | Monster Bath Games Inc. |
Side by side
- Both are Action games on Steam.
- 1917 - The Alien Invasion DX (2016) is 8 years older than Deathwish Enforcers Special Edition (2024).
- Deathwish Enforcers Special Edition scores higher on Steam reviews (87.1% positive) than 1917 - The Alien Invasion DX (72.6% positive).
- 1917 - The Alien Invasion DX is currently ~75% cheaper on Steam than Deathwish Enforcers Special Edition (4.99 USD vs. 19.99 USD).
- Deathwish Enforcers Special Edition has co-op; 1917 - The Alien Invasion DX does not.
- Deathwish Enforcers Special Edition is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; 1917 - The Alien Invasion DX has no Deck rating yet.
1917 - The Alien Invasion DX vs Deathwish Enforcers Special Edition — FAQ
- Should I play 1917 - The Alien Invasion DX or Deathwish Enforcers Special Edition first?
- If you want chronology, 1917 - The Alien Invasion DX (2016) came out before Deathwish Enforcers Special Edition (2024). 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 1917 - The Alien Invasion DX and Deathwish Enforcers Special Edition 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 1917 - The Alien Invasion DX have multiplayer like Deathwish Enforcers Special Edition?
- No. Deathwish Enforcers Special Edition supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op), while 1917 - The Alien Invasion DX is listed as single-player only.