Choose LINCH
Choose LINCH if you want an Indie, Early Access, and Violent experience. LINCH launched in 2018.
LINCH vs HALF DEAD 2
LINCH and HALF DEAD 2 both land in Massively Multiplayer 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 Massively Multiplayer games on Steam. LINCH (2018) is 1 year older than HALF DEAD 2 (2019). HALF DEAD 2 scores higher on Steam reviews (83.7% positive) than LINCH (54% 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 HALF DEAD 2
Choose HALF DEAD 2 if you want an Action and Adventure game with Online PvP, Online Co-op, and PvP. On Steam, it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. HALF DEAD 2 launched in 2019.
Both LINCH and HALF DEAD 2 sit in Massively Multiplayer on Steam and both list Multi-player, 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
 LINCH |  HALF DEAD 2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2018 | 2019 |
| Genres | Indie, Massively Multiplayer, Early Access, Violent, Gore | Action, Adventure, Massively Multiplayer |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Deck Verified |
| Price | 5.99 USD | 4.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 54% positive (50 reviews) | 83.7% positive (731 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op |
| Developers | Datura Games | Room710Games |
Side by side
- Both are Massively Multiplayer games on Steam.
- LINCH (2018) is 1 year older than HALF DEAD 2 (2019).
- HALF DEAD 2 scores higher on Steam reviews (83.7% positive) than LINCH (54% positive).
- HALF DEAD 2 is currently ~17% cheaper on Steam than LINCH (4.99 USD vs. 5.99 USD).
- HALF DEAD 2 has co-op; LINCH does not.
- HALF DEAD 2 is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; LINCH has no Deck rating yet.
LINCH vs HALF DEAD 2 — FAQ
- Should I play LINCH or HALF DEAD 2 first?
- If you want chronology, LINCH (2018) came out before HALF DEAD 2 (2019). 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 LINCH and HALF DEAD 2 similar?
- They overlap on Massively Multiplayer 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.