Choose Bloody Glimpse
Choose Bloody Glimpse if you want an Indie and Simulation experience. On Steam, it's currently about 90% cheaper on the Steam Store. Bloody Glimpse launched in 2017.
Bloody Glimpse vs Painkiller
Bloody Glimpse and Painkiller both land in Action 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 are Action games on Steam. Bloody Glimpse (2017) is 8 years older than Painkiller (2025). Painkiller scores higher on Steam reviews (59.8% positive) than Bloody Glimpse (48% 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 Painkiller
Choose Painkiller if you want the Adjustable Text Size, Subtitle Options, and Color Alternatives side of the pairing. On Steam, it's the newer release (2025) and ships with the modern feature baseline. Painkiller launched in 2025.
Both Bloody Glimpse and Painkiller sit in Action on Steam and both list Multi-player, Online Co-op, and 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
 Bloody Glimpse |  Painkiller | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2017 | 2025 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Simulation | Action |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Deck Playable |
| Price | 0.99 USD | 9.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 48% positive (98 reviews) | 59.8% positive (368 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Cross-Platform Multiplayer, Online Co-op | Multi-player, Cross-Platform Multiplayer, Online Co-op |
| Developers | Racing Bros | Anshar Studios |
Side by side
- Both are Action games on Steam.
- Bloody Glimpse (2017) is 8 years older than Painkiller (2025).
- Painkiller scores higher on Steam reviews (59.8% positive) than Bloody Glimpse (48% positive).
- Bloody Glimpse is currently ~90% cheaper on Steam than Painkiller (0.99 USD vs. 9.99 USD).
- Both support cooperative play.
- Painkiller is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; Bloody Glimpse has no Deck rating yet.
Bloody Glimpse vs Painkiller — FAQ
- Should I play Bloody Glimpse or Painkiller first?
- If you want chronology, Bloody Glimpse (2017) came out before Painkiller (2025). 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 Bloody Glimpse and Painkiller similar?
- They overlap on Action 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 Bloody Glimpse and Painkiller have co-op?
- Yes — both list a co-op category on Steam. Specifics differ: Bloody Glimpse ships Online Co-op, Co-op; Painkiller ships Online Co-op, Co-op.