Choose Unruly Heroes
Choose Unruly Heroes if you want an Adventure experience. On Steam, it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. Unruly Heroes launched in 2019.
Unruly Heroes vs Contract Killer
Unruly Heroes and Contract Killer both land in Action, Indie 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, Indie on Steam. Unruly Heroes (2019) is 3 years older than Contract Killer (2022). Contract Killer scores higher on Steam reviews (90.9% positive) than Unruly Heroes (72.2% 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 Contract Killer
Choose Contract Killer if you want a Casual experience. On Steam, it's currently about 88% cheaper on the Steam Store. Contract Killer launched in 2022.
Both Unruly Heroes and Contract Killer sit in Action and Indie on Steam and both list Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen, and Shared/Split Screen PvP, 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
 Unruly Heroes |  Contract Killer | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2019 | 2022 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Adventure | Action, Indie, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Unrated |
| Price | 19.99 USD | 2.49 USD |
| Steam reviews | 72.2% positive (162 reviews) | 90.9% positive (22 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op | Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op |
| Developers | Magic Design Studios | Paperboy Games |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie on Steam.
- Unruly Heroes (2019) is 3 years older than Contract Killer (2022).
- Contract Killer scores higher on Steam reviews (90.9% positive) than Unruly Heroes (72.2% positive).
- Contract Killer is currently ~88% cheaper on Steam than Unruly Heroes (2.49 USD vs. 19.99 USD).
- Both support cooperative play.
- Unruly Heroes is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Contract Killer has no Deck rating yet.
Unruly Heroes vs Contract Killer — FAQ
- Should I play Unruly Heroes or Contract Killer first?
- If you want chronology, Unruly Heroes (2019) came out before Contract Killer (2022). 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 Unruly Heroes and Contract Killer similar?
- They overlap on Action, Indie 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 Unruly Heroes and Contract Killer have co-op?
- Yes — both list a co-op category on Steam. Specifics differ: Unruly Heroes ships Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op; Contract Killer ships Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op.
- Does Unruly Heroes run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Unruly Heroes is rated Deck Verified by Valve. Contract Killer doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.