Choose HUNTDOWN
Choose HUNTDOWN if you want the Steam Leaderboards, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, and Co-op side of the pairing. On Steam, it's currently about 67% cheaper on the Steam Store. 1,947 Steam reviews back the pick.
HUNTDOWN vs Desert Child
HUNTDOWN and Desert Child 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. Desert Child (2018) is 3 years older than HUNTDOWN (2021). HUNTDOWN scores higher on Steam reviews (94.7% positive) than Desert Child (76.5% 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 Desert Child
Choose Desert Child if you want a Simulation, RPG, and Racing game with Shared/Split Screen PvP, PvP, and Keyboard Only Option. Desert Child launched in 2018.
Both HUNTDOWN and Desert Child sit in Action and Indie on Steam and both list Multi-player and Shared/Split Screen, 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 |  Desert Child | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2021 | 2018 |
| Genres | Action, Indie | Action, Indie, Simulation, RPG, Racing |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Deck Verified |
| Price | 3.99 USD | 11.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 94.7% positive (1,947 reviews) | 76.5% positive (51 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op | Multi-player |
| Developers | Easy Trigger Games | Oscar Brittain |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie on Steam.
- Desert Child (2018) is 3 years older than HUNTDOWN (2021).
- HUNTDOWN scores higher on Steam reviews (94.7% positive) than Desert Child (76.5% positive).
- HUNTDOWN is currently ~67% cheaper on Steam than Desert Child (3.99 USD vs. 11.99 USD).
- HUNTDOWN has co-op; Desert Child does not.
- Both are Deck Verified.
HUNTDOWN vs Desert Child — FAQ
- Should I play HUNTDOWN or Desert Child first?
- If you want chronology, Desert Child (2018) came out before HUNTDOWN (2021). 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 Desert Child 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 HUNTDOWN and Desert Child both run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — both are Steam Deck Verified, meaning Valve confirms they run with full controller support, legible text, and default settings out of the box.