Choose HYPERGUN
Choose HYPERGUN if it's currently about 60% cheaper on the Steam Store. HYPERGUN launched in 2018.
HYPERGUN vs Deadlink
HYPERGUN and Deadlink 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. HYPERGUN (2018) is 5 years older than Deadlink (2023). Deadlink scores higher on Steam reviews (91.2% positive) than HYPERGUN (40.7% 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 Deadlink
Choose Deadlink if it's the newer release (2023) and ships with the modern feature baseline. 1,959 Steam reviews back the pick.
Both HYPERGUN and Deadlink sit in Action and Indie 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
 HYPERGUN |  Deadlink | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2018 | 2023 |
| Genres | Action, Indie | Action, Indie |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Deck Playable |
| Price | 9.99 USD | 24.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 40.7% positive (27 reviews) | 91.2% positive (1,959 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | NVYVE® Studios | Gruby Entertainment |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie on Steam.
- HYPERGUN (2018) is 5 years older than Deadlink (2023).
- Deadlink scores higher on Steam reviews (91.2% positive) than HYPERGUN (40.7% positive).
- HYPERGUN is currently ~60% cheaper on Steam than Deadlink (9.99 USD vs. 24.99 USD).
- Deadlink is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; HYPERGUN has no Deck rating yet.
HYPERGUN vs Deadlink — FAQ
- Should I play HYPERGUN or Deadlink first?
- If you want chronology, HYPERGUN (2018) came out before Deadlink (2023). 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 HYPERGUN and Deadlink 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.