Choose GTFO
Choose GTFO if you want the Multi-player, Online Co-op, and Co-op side of the pairing. On Steam, it has co-op, so you can bring a friend. 25,271 Steam reviews back the pick.
GTFO vs DownTheDead
GTFO and DownTheDead 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. GTFO (2021) is 1 year older than DownTheDead (2022). DownTheDead is currently ~73% cheaper on Steam than GTFO (10.99 USD vs. 39.99 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 DownTheDead
Choose DownTheDead if you want an Indie experience. On Steam, it's currently about 73% cheaper on the Steam Store. DownTheDead launched in 2022.
Both GTFO and DownTheDead 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
 GTFO |  DownTheDead | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2021 | 2022 |
| Genres | Action | Action, Indie |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Unrated |
| Price | 39.99 USD | 10.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 88.5% positive (25,271 reviews) | 1 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op | Single-player only |
| Developers | 10 Chambers | FISAL(ERROR), Rotogames |
Side by side
- Both are Action games on Steam.
- GTFO (2021) is 1 year older than DownTheDead (2022).
- DownTheDead is currently ~73% cheaper on Steam than GTFO (10.99 USD vs. 39.99 USD).
- GTFO has co-op; DownTheDead does not.
- GTFO is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; DownTheDead has no Deck rating yet.
GTFO vs DownTheDead — FAQ
- Should I play GTFO or DownTheDead first?
- If you want chronology, GTFO (2021) came out before DownTheDead (2022). 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 GTFO and DownTheDead 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 DownTheDead have multiplayer like GTFO?
- No. GTFO supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op), while DownTheDead is listed as single-player only.
- Does GTFO run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — GTFO is rated Deck Playable by Valve. DownTheDead doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.