Choose Killbot
Choose Killbot if it matches what drew you to this matchup. Killbot launched in 2016.
Killbot vs BadLads
Killbot and BadLads both land in Action, Indie, Adventure 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, Adventure on Steam. Killbot (2016) is 4 years older than BadLads (2020). BadLads scores higher on Steam reviews (69.7% positive) than Killbot (41.4% 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 BadLads
Choose BadLads if you want a Strategy, RPG, and Casual experience. On Steam, it's the newer release (2020) and ships with the modern feature baseline. BadLads launched in 2020.
Both Killbot and BadLads sit in Action, Indie, and Adventure on Steam and both list Multi-player, MMO, and Online PvP, 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
 Killbot |  BadLads | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2016 | 2020 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Adventure, Simulation, Massively Multiplayer | Action, Strategy, Indie, Adventure, Simulation, Massively Multiplayer, RPG, Casual, Early Access |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 0.99 USD | Price unknown |
| Steam reviews | 41.4% positive (29 reviews) | 69.7% positive (99 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op |
| Developers | nobodyshot, diman production | CHEMICAL HEADS STUDIOS |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie, Adventure on Steam.
- Killbot (2016) is 4 years older than BadLads (2020).
- BadLads scores higher on Steam reviews (69.7% positive) than Killbot (41.4% positive).
- Both support cooperative play.
Killbot vs BadLads — FAQ
- Should I play Killbot or BadLads first?
- If you want chronology, Killbot (2016) came out before BadLads (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 Killbot and BadLads similar?
- They overlap on Action, Indie, Adventure 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 Killbot and BadLads have co-op?
- Yes — both list a co-op category on Steam. Specifics differ: Killbot ships Online Co-op, Co-op; BadLads ships Online Co-op, Co-op.