Choose 99Vidas
Choose 99Vidas if you want the Steam Leaderboards, Online PvP, and Online Co-op side of the pairing. 99Vidas launched in 2016.
99Vidas vs Contract Killer
99Vidas and Contract Killer 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. 99Vidas (2016) is 6 years older than Contract Killer (2022). Contract Killer scores higher on Steam reviews (90.9% positive) than 99Vidas (54.7% 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 Contract Killer
Choose Contract Killer if you want a Casual game with Shared/Split Screen. On Steam, it's currently about 81% cheaper on the Steam Store. Contract Killer launched in 2022.
Both 99Vidas and Contract Killer sit in Action and Indie on Steam and both list Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen PvP, and Shared/Split Screen 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
 99Vidas |  Contract Killer | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2016 | 2022 |
| Genres | Action, Indie | Action, Indie, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Unrated |
| Price | 12.99 USD | 2.49 USD |
| Steam reviews | 54.7% positive (95 reviews) | 90.9% positive (22 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Shared/Split Screen Co-op | Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op |
| Developers | QUByte Interactive | Paperboy Games |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie on Steam.
- 99Vidas (2016) is 6 years older than Contract Killer (2022).
- Contract Killer scores higher on Steam reviews (90.9% positive) than 99Vidas (54.7% positive).
- Contract Killer is currently ~81% cheaper on Steam than 99Vidas (2.49 USD vs. 12.99 USD).
- Both support cooperative play.
- 99Vidas is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; Contract Killer has no Deck rating yet.
99Vidas vs Contract Killer — FAQ
- Should I play 99Vidas or Contract Killer first?
- If you want chronology, 99Vidas (2016) came out before Contract Killer (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 99Vidas and Contract Killer 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 99Vidas and Contract Killer have co-op?
- Yes — both list a co-op category on Steam. Specifics differ: 99Vidas ships Online Co-op, Shared/Split Screen Co-op; Contract Killer ships Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op.
- Does 99Vidas run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — 99Vidas is rated Deck Playable by Valve. Contract Killer doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.