Choose HUNTDOWN
Choose HUNTDOWN if you want the Steam Leaderboards side of the pairing. On Steam, it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. 1,947 Steam reviews back the pick.
HUNTDOWN vs Viral Reload EX
HUNTDOWN and Viral Reload EX 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. HUNTDOWN (2021) is 5 years older than Viral Reload EX (2026). Viral Reload EX scores higher on Steam reviews (100% positive) than HUNTDOWN (94.7% 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 Viral Reload EX
Choose Viral Reload EX if you want the DualShock Controller Support, Gamepad Recommended, and Camera Comfort side of the pairing. On Steam, it's currently about 50% cheaper on the Steam Store. Viral Reload EX launched in 2026.
Both HUNTDOWN and Viral Reload EX sit in Action and Indie on Steam and both list Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen, 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
 HUNTDOWN |  Viral Reload EX | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2021 | 2026 |
| Genres | Action, Indie | Action, Indie |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Unrated |
| Price | 19.99 USD | 9.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 94.7% positive (1,947 reviews) | 100% positive (11 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op | Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op |
| Developers | Easy Trigger Games | Retrocade Media |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie on Steam.
- HUNTDOWN (2021) is 5 years older than Viral Reload EX (2026).
- Viral Reload EX scores higher on Steam reviews (100% positive) than HUNTDOWN (94.7% positive).
- Viral Reload EX is currently ~50% cheaper on Steam than HUNTDOWN (9.99 USD vs. 19.99 USD).
- Both support cooperative play.
- HUNTDOWN is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Viral Reload EX has no Deck rating yet.
HUNTDOWN vs Viral Reload EX — FAQ
- Should I play HUNTDOWN or Viral Reload EX first?
- If you want chronology, HUNTDOWN (2021) came out before Viral Reload EX (2026). 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 HUNTDOWN and Viral Reload EX 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 HUNTDOWN and Viral Reload EX have co-op?
- Yes — both list a co-op category on Steam. Specifics differ: HUNTDOWN ships Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op; Viral Reload EX ships Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op.
- Does HUNTDOWN run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — HUNTDOWN is rated Deck Verified by Valve. Viral Reload EX doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.