Choose DesertShootout
Choose DesertShootout if it's currently about 80% cheaper on the Steam Store. DesertShootout launched in 2018.
DesertShootout vs Prodeus
DesertShootout and Prodeus both land in Action, Casual 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, Casual on Steam. DesertShootout (2018) is 4 years older than Prodeus (2022). DesertShootout is currently ~80% cheaper on Steam than Prodeus (4.99 USD vs. 24.99 USD). 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 Prodeus
Choose Prodeus if you want an Indie and Adventure game with Multi-player, Online PvP, and Online Co-op. On Steam, it's the newer release (2022) and ships with the modern feature baseline. 4,068 Steam reviews back the pick.
Both DesertShootout and Prodeus sit in Action and Casual 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
 DesertShootout |  Prodeus | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2018 | 2022 |
| Genres | Action, Casual | Action, Indie, Adventure, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows, macOS |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Deck Playable |
| Price | 4.99 USD | 24.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 4 reviews | 92.5% positive (4,068 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op |
| Developers | MellowStudios | Bounding Box Software Inc. |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Casual on Steam.
- DesertShootout (2018) is 4 years older than Prodeus (2022).
- DesertShootout is currently ~80% cheaper on Steam than Prodeus (4.99 USD vs. 24.99 USD).
- Prodeus has co-op; DesertShootout does not.
- Prodeus is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; DesertShootout has no Deck rating yet.
DesertShootout vs Prodeus — FAQ
- Should I play DesertShootout or Prodeus first?
- If you want chronology, DesertShootout (2018) came out before Prodeus (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 DesertShootout and Prodeus similar?
- They overlap on Action, Casual 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 DesertShootout have multiplayer like Prodeus?
- No. Prodeus supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op), while DesertShootout is listed as single-player only.