Choose VERSUS SQUAD
Choose VERSUS SQUAD if you want the Steam Leaderboards, Online PvP, and PvP side of the pairing. On Steam, it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. VERSUS SQUAD launched in 2016.
VERSUS SQUAD vs Living Dead
VERSUS SQUAD and Living Dead 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. VERSUS SQUAD (2016) is 8 years older than Living Dead (2024). VERSUS SQUAD scores higher on Steam reviews (79.4% positive) than Living Dead (57.9% 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 Living Dead
Choose Living Dead if you want an Adventure, Free To Play, and Casual game with Steam Turn Notifications and LAN Co-op. On Steam, it's free to play, so the barrier to trying it is zero. Living Dead launched in 2024.
Both VERSUS SQUAD and Living Dead sit in Action and Indie on Steam and both list Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen, and Online 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
 VERSUS SQUAD |  Living Dead | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2016 | 2024 |
| Genres | Action, Indie | Action, Indie, Adventure, Free To Play, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Deck Unsupported |
| Price | 7.99 USD | Free to play |
| Steam reviews | 79.4% positive (189 reviews) | 57.9% positive (19 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Cross-Platform Multiplayer, Online Co-op | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Shared/Split Screen Co-op |
| Developers | DiezelPower | Specpixel Entertainment |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie on Steam.
- VERSUS SQUAD (2016) is 8 years older than Living Dead (2024).
- VERSUS SQUAD scores higher on Steam reviews (79.4% positive) than Living Dead (57.9% positive).
- Living Dead is free; VERSUS SQUAD is paid (7.99 USD).
- Both support cooperative play.
- Steam Deck: VERSUS SQUAD is Deck Verified, Living Dead is Deck Unsupported.
VERSUS SQUAD vs Living Dead — FAQ
- Should I play VERSUS SQUAD or Living Dead first?
- If you want chronology, VERSUS SQUAD (2016) came out before Living Dead (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 VERSUS SQUAD and Living Dead 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.
- Do both VERSUS SQUAD and Living Dead have co-op?
- Yes — both list a co-op category on Steam. Specifics differ: VERSUS SQUAD ships Online Co-op, Shared/Split Screen Co-op; Living Dead ships Online Co-op, Shared/Split Screen Co-op.
- Is Living Dead free?
- Yes — Living Dead is a free-to-play Steam title. VERSUS SQUAD is paid (7.99 USD).