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Deadside vs DUCKSIDE

Deadside and DUCKSIDE both land in Action, Indie, Massively Multiplayer 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, Massively Multiplayer on Steam. Both released in 2024. Deadside scores higher on Steam reviews (76.4% positive) than DUCKSIDE (72.9% 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 Deadside

Choose Deadside if you want an Adventure game with MMO. On Steam, it carries the stronger Steam consensus at 76.4% positive across 15,911 reviews.

Choose DUCKSIDE

Choose DUCKSIDE if you want a Simulation and Early Access experience. On Steam, it's currently about 25% cheaper on the Steam Store. 1,278 Steam reviews back the pick.

Both Deadside and DUCKSIDE sit in Action, Indie, and Massively Multiplayer 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

Deadside vs DUCKSIDE — Steam metadata comparison
Deadside — Steam game coverDeadsideDUCKSIDE — Steam game coverDUCKSIDE
Released20242024
GenresAction, Indie, Adventure, Massively MultiplayerAction, Indie, Simulation, Massively Multiplayer, Early Access
PlatformsWindowsWindows
Steam DeckDeck UnsupportedDeck Unsupported
Price9.99 USD7.49 USD
Steam reviews76.4% positive (15,911 reviews)72.9% positive (1,278 reviews)
MultiplayerMulti-player, Online Co-op, Co-opMulti-player, Online Co-op, Co-op
DevelopersBad PixeltinyBuild Riga

Side by side

Deadside vs DUCKSIDE — FAQ

Which is better, Deadside or DUCKSIDE?
On Steam reviews Deadside scores higher (76.4% positive) than DUCKSIDE (72.9% positive). Both have enough reviews to trust the signal, so for players using reviews alone, Deadside is the safer pick. Genre fit still matters — check the side-by-side table for the categories each game lands in.
Are Deadside and DUCKSIDE similar?
They overlap on Action, Indie, Massively Multiplayer 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 Deadside and DUCKSIDE have co-op?
Yes — both list a co-op category on Steam. Specifics differ: Deadside ships Online Co-op, Co-op; DUCKSIDE ships Online Co-op, Co-op.
Deadside vs DUCKSIDE — Verdict (2026) · imho.run