Choose Deep Sixed
Choose Deep Sixed if it's currently about 81% cheaper on the Steam Store. Deep Sixed launched in 2018.
Deep Sixed vs Shortest Trip to Earth
Deep Sixed and Shortest Trip to Earth both land in Action, Strategy, 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, Strategy, Indie on Steam. Deep Sixed (2018) is 1 year older than Shortest Trip to Earth (2019). Deep Sixed scores higher on Steam reviews (84.1% positive) than Shortest Trip to Earth (74.1% 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 Shortest Trip to Earth
Choose Shortest Trip to Earth if it matches what drew you to this matchup. Shortest Trip to Earth launched in 2019.
Both Deep Sixed and Shortest Trip to Earth sit in Action, Strategy, and Indie 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
 Deep Sixed |  Shortest Trip to Earth | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2018 | 2019 |
| Genres | Action, Strategy, Indie, Adventure, Simulation | Action, Strategy, Indie, Adventure, Simulation |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Deck Playable |
| Price | 4.99 USD | 25.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 84.1% positive (63 reviews) | 74.1% positive (926 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | LRDGames, Inc. | Interactive Fate |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Strategy, Indie on Steam.
- Deep Sixed (2018) is 1 year older than Shortest Trip to Earth (2019).
- Deep Sixed scores higher on Steam reviews (84.1% positive) than Shortest Trip to Earth (74.1% positive).
- Deep Sixed is currently ~81% cheaper on Steam than Shortest Trip to Earth (4.99 USD vs. 25.99 USD).
- Shortest Trip to Earth is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; Deep Sixed has no Deck rating yet.
Deep Sixed vs Shortest Trip to Earth — FAQ
- Should I play Deep Sixed or Shortest Trip to Earth first?
- If you want chronology, Deep Sixed (2018) came out before Shortest Trip to Earth (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 Deep Sixed and Shortest Trip to Earth similar?
- They overlap on Action, Strategy, 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.