Choose DEADLOCK
Choose DEADLOCK if it's currently about 99% cheaper on the Steam Store. DEADLOCK launched in 2016.
DEADLOCK vs Trash Rage
DEADLOCK and Trash Rage both land in Action, Indie, Early Access 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, Early Access on Steam. DEADLOCK (2016) is 3 years older than Trash Rage (2019). DEADLOCK is currently ~99% cheaper on Steam than Trash Rage (2.99 USD vs. 199.99 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 Trash Rage
Choose Trash Rage if you want a Simulation and Casual experience. On Steam, it's the newer release (2019) and ships with the modern feature baseline. Trash Rage launched in 2019.
Both DEADLOCK and Trash Rage sit in Action, Indie, and Early Access on Steam and both list Steam Leaderboards, Tracked Controller Support, and VR Only, 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
 DEADLOCK |  Trash Rage | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2016 | 2019 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Early Access | Action, Indie, Simulation, Casual, Early Access |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Deck Unsupported |
| Price | 2.99 USD | 199.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 75% positive (16 reviews) | 1 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Skunkape Interactive | Giant Lazer |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie, Early Access on Steam.
- DEADLOCK (2016) is 3 years older than Trash Rage (2019).
- DEADLOCK is currently ~99% cheaper on Steam than Trash Rage (2.99 USD vs. 199.99 USD).
- Trash Rage is Deck Unsupported on Steam Deck; DEADLOCK has no Deck rating yet.
DEADLOCK vs Trash Rage — FAQ
- Should I play DEADLOCK or Trash Rage first?
- If you want chronology, DEADLOCK (2016) came out before Trash Rage (2019). 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 DEADLOCK and Trash Rage similar?
- They overlap on Action, Indie, Early Access 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.