Choose Penkura
Choose Penkura if you want a Strategy, Indie, and Adventure game with Camera Comfort, Custom Volume Controls, and Stereo Sound. Penkura launched in 2018.
Penkura vs Deadrock Salvation
Penkura and Deadrock Salvation both land in Action, RPG 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, RPG on Steam. Penkura (2018) is 8 years older than Deadrock Salvation (2026). Deadrock Salvation scores higher on Steam reviews (91.4% positive) than Penkura (88.9% 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 Deadrock Salvation
Choose Deadrock Salvation if it's currently about 29% cheaper on the Steam Store. Deadrock Salvation launched in 2026.
Both Penkura and Deadrock Salvation sit in Action and RPG 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
 Penkura |  Deadrock Salvation | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2018 | 2026 |
| Genres | Action, Strategy, Indie, Adventure, RPG, Early Access | Action, RPG |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows, macOS |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Deck Unsupported |
| Price | 13.99 USD | 9.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 88.9% positive (153 reviews) | 91.4% positive (35 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | LionsArt | Ghost Machine |
Side by side
- Both share Action, RPG on Steam.
- Penkura (2018) is 8 years older than Deadrock Salvation (2026).
- Deadrock Salvation scores higher on Steam reviews (91.4% positive) than Penkura (88.9% positive).
- Deadrock Salvation is currently ~29% cheaper on Steam than Penkura (9.99 USD vs. 13.99 USD).
- Deadrock Salvation is Deck Unsupported on Steam Deck; Penkura has no Deck rating yet.
Penkura vs Deadrock Salvation — FAQ
- Should I play Penkura or Deadrock Salvation first?
- If you want chronology, Penkura (2018) came out before Deadrock Salvation (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 Penkura and Deadrock Salvation similar?
- They overlap on Action, RPG 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.