Choose Hellbound
Choose Hellbound if you want an Indie game with Steam Leaderboards. On Steam, it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. Hellbound launched in 2020.
Hellbound vs DEAD TRASH
Hellbound and DEAD TRASH 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. Hellbound (2020) is 5 years older than DEAD TRASH (2025). DEAD TRASH scores higher on Steam reviews (87.6% positive) than Hellbound (68.5% 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 DEAD TRASH
Choose DEAD TRASH if it carries the stronger Steam consensus at 87.6% positive across 217 reviews.
Both Hellbound and DEAD TRASH sit in Action 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
 Hellbound |  DEAD TRASH | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2020 | 2025 |
| Genres | Action, Indie | Action |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Unrated |
| Price | 7.49 USD | 2.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 68.5% positive (542 reviews) | 87.6% positive (217 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Saibot Studios | Crowhill Studios |
Side by side
- Both are Action games on Steam.
- Hellbound (2020) is 5 years older than DEAD TRASH (2025).
- DEAD TRASH scores higher on Steam reviews (87.6% positive) than Hellbound (68.5% positive).
- DEAD TRASH is currently ~60% cheaper on Steam than Hellbound (2.99 USD vs. 7.49 USD).
- Hellbound is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; DEAD TRASH has no Deck rating yet.
Hellbound vs DEAD TRASH — FAQ
- Which is better, Hellbound or DEAD TRASH?
- On Steam reviews DEAD TRASH scores higher (87.6% positive) than Hellbound (68.5% positive). Both have enough reviews to trust the signal, so for players using reviews alone, DEAD TRASH is the safer pick. Genre fit still matters — check the side-by-side table for the categories each game lands in.
- Should I play Hellbound or DEAD TRASH first?
- If you want chronology, Hellbound (2020) came out before DEAD TRASH (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 Hellbound and DEAD TRASH 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.
- Does Hellbound run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Hellbound is rated Deck Verified by Valve. DEAD TRASH doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.