Choose Caretaker
Choose Caretaker if it's currently about 87% cheaper on the Steam Store. Caretaker launched in 2019.
Caretaker vs Back 4 Blood
Caretaker and Back 4 Blood both land in Action 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 are Action games on Steam. Caretaker (2019) is 2 years older than Back 4 Blood (2021). Back 4 Blood scores higher on Steam reviews (72.1% positive) than Caretaker (35.7% 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 Back 4 Blood
Choose Back 4 Blood if you want the Multi-player, Online PvP, and Online Co-op side of the pairing. On Steam, it has co-op, so you can bring a friend. 25,164 Steam reviews back the pick.
Both Caretaker and Back 4 Blood sit in Action 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
 Caretaker |  Back 4 Blood | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2019 | 2021 |
| Genres | Action | Action |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Deck Playable |
| Price | 7.99 USD | 59.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 35.7% positive (14 reviews) | 72.1% positive (25,164 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op |
| Developers | Playstige Interactive | Turtle Rock Studios |
Side by side
- Both are Action games on Steam.
- Caretaker (2019) is 2 years older than Back 4 Blood (2021).
- Back 4 Blood scores higher on Steam reviews (72.1% positive) than Caretaker (35.7% positive).
- Caretaker is currently ~87% cheaper on Steam than Back 4 Blood (7.99 USD vs. 59.99 USD).
- Back 4 Blood has co-op; Caretaker does not.
- Back 4 Blood is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; Caretaker has no Deck rating yet.
Caretaker vs Back 4 Blood — FAQ
- Should I play Caretaker or Back 4 Blood first?
- If you want chronology, Caretaker (2019) came out before Back 4 Blood (2021). 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 Caretaker and Back 4 Blood similar?
- They overlap on Action 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 Caretaker have multiplayer like Back 4 Blood?
- No. Back 4 Blood supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op), while Caretaker is listed as single-player only.