Choose Dead Mayhem
Choose Dead Mayhem if it matches what drew you to this matchup. Dead Mayhem launched in 2018.
Dead Mayhem vs Ripper
Dead Mayhem and Ripper 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. Dead Mayhem (2018) is 8 years older than Ripper (2026). Ripper is currently ~42% cheaper on Steam than Dead Mayhem (3.49 USD vs. 5.99 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 Ripper
Choose Ripper if you want a Strategy and Early Access game with LAN PvP, LAN Co-op, and Adjustable Text Size. On Steam, it's currently about 42% cheaper on the Steam Store. Ripper launched in 2026.
Both Dead Mayhem and Ripper sit in Action and Indie on Steam and both list Multi-player, Online PvP, and Online Co-op, 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
 Dead Mayhem |  Ripper | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2018 | 2026 |
| Genres | Action, Indie | Action, Strategy, Indie, Early Access |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 5.99 USD | 3.49 USD |
| Steam reviews | — | — |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op | Multi-player, Online Co-op, LAN Co-op |
| Developers | EnchantedLands | Unheard Software |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie on Steam.
- Dead Mayhem (2018) is 8 years older than Ripper (2026).
- Ripper is currently ~42% cheaper on Steam than Dead Mayhem (3.49 USD vs. 5.99 USD).
- Both support cooperative play.
Dead Mayhem vs Ripper — FAQ
- Should I play Dead Mayhem or Ripper first?
- If you want chronology, Dead Mayhem (2018) came out before Ripper (2026). 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 Dead Mayhem and Ripper 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 Dead Mayhem and Ripper have co-op?
- Yes — both list a co-op category on Steam. Specifics differ: Dead Mayhem ships Online Co-op, Co-op; Ripper ships Online Co-op, LAN Co-op.