Rank 01Why this
Also Metroidvania and Hack and Slash, like DEAD OR SCHOOL.
- $3.99 (Price checked Nov 7)
- Deck Verified
- 2018
Games like DEAD OR SCHOOL
- 24 games
- Updated May 4, 2026
Players who liked DEAD OR SCHOOL also play
The closest matches to DEAD OR SCHOOL: The Vagrant, Mysteria ~Occult Shadows~, Onechanbara Z2: Chaos, Dragon Spear, and Minoria. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.
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Rank 02Why this
Also JRPG and Mature, like DEAD OR SCHOOL.
- $2.59 (Price checked Nov 7)
- 2020
Rank 03Why this
Also Zombies and Mature, like DEAD OR SCHOOL.
- $9.59 (Price checked Nov 7)
- 2016
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Dragon Spear
Why this: Also Mature and Hack and Slash, like DEAD OR SCHOOL.
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The full ranked list: top 24 games like DEAD OR SCHOOL
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- 85% of 525 reviews
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Also Metroidvania and Side Scroller, like DEAD OR SCHOOL.
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- Released: 2019
- Developer: Studio Nanafushi
- Price: $24.99checked Nov 7
- Steam Deck: Deck Playable
- 86% of 359 reviews
- Genres: Action, Indie, RPG
- Platforms: Windows
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Why this: Also Metroidvania and Side Scroller, like DEAD OR SCHOOL.
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Why this: Also Metroidvania and Mature, like DEAD OR SCHOOL.
Cheaper alternatives
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MegaTagmension Blanc + Neptune VS Zombies (Neptunia)
Why this: Also Zombies and JRPG, like DEAD OR SCHOOL.
Bladed fury
Why this: Also Hack and Slash and Side Scroller, like DEAD OR SCHOOL.
Heroine Anthem Zero -Sacrifice-
Why this: Also Metroidvania and Hack and Slash, like DEAD OR SCHOOL.
Kotama and Academy Citadel
Why this: Also Metroidvania and JRPG, like DEAD OR SCHOOL.
UnderParty
Why this: Also Mature and Side Scroller, like DEAD OR SCHOOL.
Treasure Hunter Claire
Why this: Also JRPG and Mature, like DEAD OR SCHOOL.
Plays great on Steam Deck
Valve-Verified or Playable picks from the similar pool — ready to go on Deck out of the box.
The Vagrant
Why this: Also Metroidvania and Hack and Slash, like DEAD OR SCHOOL.
About DEAD OR SCHOOL
The closest matches to DEAD OR SCHOOL: The Vagrant, Mysteria ~Occult Shadows~, Onechanbara Z2: Chaos, Dragon Spear, and Minoria. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.
If DEAD OR SCHOOL is your kind of game, the closest matches are The Vagrant, Mysteria ~Occult Shadows~ and Onechanbara Z2: Chaos — picked from the ranked list below. Each pick is ranked by what players of this game also play, shared genres and tags, and review-mined similarity — not a generic popularity list.
About DEAD OR SCHOOL: Underground dwelling girl Hisako is aiming for the surface in a zombie infested Tokyo. Hack and slash RPG! Obtain weapons and gear from enemies, and customize your skill tree to create your own unique and powerful a character!
Is DEAD OR SCHOOL worth buying?
Players recommend it
A summary of what players say, not a promise you'll like it. Every signal is listed below.
- 86% of 359 Steam reviews are positive.
- We don't track this game's daily reviews yet, so this is the all-time picture.
- Price: $24.99 (checked Nov 7).
- People who recommend it had played a median of 22 h when they wrote their review.
- Steam Deck Playable: works, with some rough edges.
People who play it also play: The Vagrant, Mysteria ~Occult Shadows~, Onechanbara Z2: Chaos
Frequently asked about DEAD OR SCHOOL
Can I run it?
Does DEAD OR SCHOOL run on Steam Deck?
DEAD OR SCHOOL is rated Playable on Steam Deck — it runs, but expect some manual adjustments (control remapping, text size, or graphics settings) for the best experience.
How much does DEAD OR SCHOOL cost?
DEAD OR SCHOOL is listed on Steam at 24.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
What games are most similar to DEAD OR SCHOOL?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside DEAD OR SCHOOL are The Vagrant, Mysteria ~Occult Shadows~, Onechanbara Z2: Chaos.
Who developed DEAD OR SCHOOL?
DEAD OR SCHOOL was developed by Studio Nanafushi.