Choose DEAD DOZEN
Choose DEAD DOZEN if you want an Indie and Massively Multiplayer game with Online PvP, LAN Co-op, and PvP. DEAD DOZEN launched in 2018.
DEAD DOZEN vs The Corrupted
DEAD DOZEN and The Corrupted 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. DEAD DOZEN (2018) is 8 years older than The Corrupted (2026). The Corrupted is free; DEAD DOZEN is paid (Price unknown). 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 The Corrupted
Choose The Corrupted if you want an Adventure and Free To Play experience. On Steam, it's free to play, so the barrier to trying it is zero. The Corrupted launched in 2026.
Both DEAD DOZEN and The Corrupted 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
 DEAD DOZEN |  The Corrupted | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2018 | 2026 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Massively Multiplayer | Action, Adventure, Free To Play |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | Price unknown | Free to play |
| Steam reviews | 37.4% positive (131 reviews) | — |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Online Co-op, LAN Co-op | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op |
| Developers | FNTASTIC | Wizard Games |
Side by side
- Both are Action games on Steam.
- DEAD DOZEN (2018) is 8 years older than The Corrupted (2026).
- The Corrupted is free; DEAD DOZEN is paid (Price unknown).
- Both support cooperative play.
DEAD DOZEN vs The Corrupted — FAQ
- Should I play DEAD DOZEN or The Corrupted first?
- If you want chronology, DEAD DOZEN (2018) came out before The Corrupted (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 DEAD DOZEN and The Corrupted 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 DEAD DOZEN and The Corrupted have co-op?
- Yes — both list a co-op category on Steam. Specifics differ: DEAD DOZEN ships Online Co-op, LAN Co-op; The Corrupted ships Online Co-op, Co-op.
- Is The Corrupted free?
- Yes — The Corrupted is a free-to-play Steam title. DEAD DOZEN is paid (Price unknown).