Choose Killsquad
Choose Killsquad if you want the Multi-player, Online Co-op, and Co-op side of the pairing. On Steam, it has co-op, so you can bring a friend. 1,241 Steam reviews back the pick.
Killsquad vs Don't Die, Minerva!
Killsquad and Don't Die, Minerva! both land in Action, Indie, RPG 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, RPG on Steam. Don't Die, Minerva! (2019) is 2 years older than Killsquad (2021). Killsquad scores higher on Steam reviews (74.1% positive) than Don't Die, Minerva! (65.4% 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 Don't Die, Minerva!
Choose Don't Die, Minerva! if you want an Adventure and Early Access experience. On Steam, it's currently about 57% cheaper on the Steam Store. Don't Die, Minerva! launched in 2019.
Both Killsquad and Don't Die, Minerva! sit in Action, Indie, and RPG 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
 Killsquad |  Don't Die, Minerva! | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2021 | 2019 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, RPG | Action, Indie, Adventure, RPG, Early Access |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Deck Playable |
| Price | 29.99 USD | 12.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 74.1% positive (1,241 reviews) | 65.4% positive (26 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op | Single-player only |
| Developers | Novarama | Xaviant |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie, RPG on Steam.
- Don't Die, Minerva! (2019) is 2 years older than Killsquad (2021).
- Killsquad scores higher on Steam reviews (74.1% positive) than Don't Die, Minerva! (65.4% positive).
- Don't Die, Minerva! is currently ~57% cheaper on Steam than Killsquad (12.99 USD vs. 29.99 USD).
- Killsquad has co-op; Don't Die, Minerva! does not.
- Both are Deck Playable.
Killsquad vs Don't Die, Minerva! — FAQ
- Should I play Killsquad or Don't Die, Minerva! first?
- If you want chronology, Don't Die, Minerva! (2019) came out before Killsquad (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 Killsquad and Don't Die, Minerva! similar?
- They overlap on Action, Indie, RPG 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 Don't Die, Minerva! have multiplayer like Killsquad?
- No. Killsquad supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op), while Don't Die, Minerva! is listed as single-player only.