Choose The Call
Choose The Call if it's free to play, so the barrier to trying it is zero. The Call launched in 2018.
The Call vs VLADiK BRUTAL
The Call and VLADiK BRUTAL both land in Action, Indie, Adventure 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, Adventure on Steam. The Call (2018) is 6 years older than VLADiK BRUTAL (2024). VLADiK BRUTAL scores higher on Steam reviews (88.4% positive) than The Call (45.8% 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 VLADiK BRUTAL
Choose VLADiK BRUTAL if you want the HDR available side of the pairing. On Steam, it's the newer release (2024) and ships with the modern feature baseline. 1,990 Steam reviews back the pick.
Both The Call and VLADiK BRUTAL sit in Action, Indie, and Adventure 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
 The Call |  VLADiK BRUTAL | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2018 | 2024 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Adventure, Casual | Action, Indie, Adventure, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Deck Unsupported |
| Price | Free to play | 11.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 45.8% positive (24 reviews) | 88.4% positive (1,990 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Grey Reality Studios | BRUTAL SOFTWARE |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie, Adventure on Steam.
- The Call (2018) is 6 years older than VLADiK BRUTAL (2024).
- VLADiK BRUTAL scores higher on Steam reviews (88.4% positive) than The Call (45.8% positive).
- The Call is free; VLADiK BRUTAL is paid (11.99 USD).
- Steam Deck: The Call is Deck Verified, VLADiK BRUTAL is Deck Unsupported.
The Call vs VLADiK BRUTAL — FAQ
- Should I play The Call or VLADiK BRUTAL first?
- If you want chronology, The Call (2018) came out before VLADiK BRUTAL (2024). 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 The Call and VLADiK BRUTAL similar?
- They overlap on Action, Indie, Adventure 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.
- Is The Call free?
- Yes — The Call is a free-to-play Steam title. VLADiK BRUTAL is paid (11.99 USD).