DEADPOLY VS SURROUNDEAD | WHICH GAME IS FOR YOU? | REVIEW | 2022

[@revmykl]

I recently bought Deadpoly , and the game is extremely fun. What I enjoy most is the ability to run a local server so my wife, daughter, and I can play together. Love the game, and considering the developer is a single individual, I am amazed at what they have accomplished. Three days in and still discovering new things. There are a few bugs, sure, but that is to be expected. I can't hype this game enough. I just pray it doesn't fall to the wayside like so many other promising Steam games. Would highly recommend!

[@jasskeeper8152]

Are You playing games with your family? Thats awesome :")

[@Aulvikdngr]

If you run a local server, does this allow you to play offline single player?

[@Rooslahn]

No

[@hanskurtmann6781]

Old video but I do appreciate any dev that still focuses on PVE or Single player games as a priority. The gaming world is overwhelmed with PVP survival, FPS or MMO's etc. Sure don't need another one. When you get older you will have less and less time for games and PVP just takes too much time. So games that can save and play later is what you need. The most I go is playing coop with the family on weekends thankfully the wife and kids are not full on gamers. 😊

[@davidmazer3585]

Honestly, this is literally what I was looking for but have never seen anyone make a video about it. I owe Deadpoly but was looking forward to getting SurrounDead but also was scared to get something very similar to it! Thank you Roo👌🏻

[@Rooslahn]

Here to help:D thank you for supporting:D

[@pLayC]

checkout poly 4 dead ;)

[@RobertBojor]

By the looks of it, both games make use of the Apocalypse Pack from Synty (surely someone spotted it already, haven't been able to read all the comments, so I'm sorry if this is a double) but I would not describe them as copies since the packs are still available for purchase on both Unity Asset Store and Unreal Marketplace.

[@NickolasSeitz]

Thank you! I thought that I was going crazy.

[@luke50469]

I'd love to see an updated video comparing Surroundead, Deadpoly and Fargone. All 3 seem really cool but i can decided between the 3 of them and I'm sure they have changed.

[@PlayDeadPoly]

I'm a bit bummed that you used literally the oldest videos possible when showcasing DeadPoly, but thanks for doing a comparison video. SurrounDead is an awesome game, and Zurvivor has done an awesome job of creating their vision.

[@rechasebass]

Love to see devs speaking highly of other devs. I have Surroundead but haven’t checked out deadpoly yet I’ll have to do so soon!!

[@MrMonteaous]

Hello I have one small question never heard of dead poly but have of surroundead but dead poly looks so neat and cool with the idea at least what I’ve saw in videos how ever I have a ton of kids so don’t have a huge amount of time to play so I guess my question is is there a way to play offline or without other players ?

[@ItsRemnant]

Found this by chance and I am very grateful. I have been playing SurrounDead for the last few days and was tired of seeing the crap directed at the Dev/game. Nice to see a voice of reason, and from your description I might have to give DeadPoly a go too, I wasn't too sure before watching this but I feel like it is worth at least a look. Thank you for the video :D

[@7Ghos]

What was the name of that game shown at the start of the video where you built a base on the back of the truck?

[@joewellroc3487]

I would love to know that as well

[@CompanionProduction]

Replying so I get tagged when someone knows

[@VleerMous]

It's called: Survival Machine.

[@historymaker118]

I stumbled upon this video while looking for deadpoly content and decided to also give surroundead a shot. I've ended up really loving both games (for very different reasons) and feel they each capture something special about what it is that I love about the genre. They are both filled with potential, but even in early access there is still a lot of fun to be had, and the games don't have that usual 'jank' you see from single dev early access survival games. Deadpoly really shines in the looting and base building aspect. The smaller map, with plenty of hollow buildings each begging to be made into the zombie survival shelter they deserve, the ton of placeable base parts, and the overall lighthearted vibe the game has make this such a fun time for the more creative player. The ability to really customise your character and base really make this perfect for playing with friends. Surroundead is a much more 'realistic' immersive experience, much more focused on the combat and survival parts. The larger map and vehicles encourages you to stay on the move rather than settle down at a base. You need to play a lot stealthier as these zombies are much tougher to deal with, and the extra challenge of dealing with radioactive fallout in the more loot heavy areas means you need to prepare before heading out. I'm really excited about where this game goes with the singleplayer gameplay, and the addition of quests and a skill tree will really help if the dev can get them implemented. Honestly to anyone not sure which game to get, and who can afford it, get both, you won't be disappointed and you'll help two indie developers out.

[@andrew1031]

Thanks for this comment, you convinced me to get both

[@indiogamingxp]

Both sounds like the way to go

[@dougwall675]

I love surroundead. It's so fun, even though there isn't a bunch to do. I'm a base builder and a hoarder of things, so it's gets all the checkmarks so far.

[@Rooslahn]

I agree!

[@terrycrook2349]

@@Rooslahn yes me too early days but looks polished so far

[@KhalainBear]

Totally agree they are different types of games, i've played both, I enjoy both, I dont care about the asset sharing as long as each game continues to grow and be good

[@Rooslahn]

Amen

[@philmkraken150]

until they run out of assets to flip lol

[@spacequack5470]

@@philmkraken150 You clearly dont know what an asset flip is

[@MoII260]

Surroundead's solo focused aspect is very appealing, its just the stiff and weird camera/pov that puts me off

[@SolarpunkJackal]

Oh I'm only looking for survival games with digging, building, climbing to higher ground to get one over the monsters, and player avatar mods. but these other things are interesting to know.

[@Zenny_cs]

I recently bought and played both, and while both games are great in their own ways, I can't help but feel like combining Surroundeads base game mechanics, movement, gunplay etc, with Deadpolys Decorations and placibles would make for one of the best solo survival games. I fell in love with dead poly really quickly because of the amount customisation with all the findable base items, like the toys, furniture etc. But fell short because of the lack of things to do and the small map size. I also fell on love with Surroundead very quickly, the core mechanics are muuuuuch better than deadpolys and is much more enjoyable overall with a lot more to do. But as a base builder I can't help but feel like the base building in Surroundead in a bit lacking, there is a few things, but building a base with the same repeating items gets a bit boring so to speak. I hope they add more base items in the future! And also the ability to place items down in your base without them disappearing, kinda like deadpolys "Set Down" feature!

[@Sk1ndredd]

Same I found this looking for info on Deadpolly.

[@jakkrit6910]

what i wanna ask is what is the game in title the moving town one? for me it's more interesting than deadploy and surroundead combine. build a moving town in apocalype world hell yeah.

[@brendan6204]

did you find out what it was called?

[@bradwheeler83]

Survival Machine

[@dixit6401]

They just used both Synty Studios zombies pack. So no one copied anyone, it's legit.

[@TractorJack]

What was that first game you showed with the moving castle?!

[@thebaronofwhispers]

Did you find out what it's called?

[@Rooslahn]

@thebaronofwhispers survival machine lol 1 year later😂 sorry guys

[@TractorJack]

@@Rooslahn Thanks now I know. also thanks to bsron for following up

[@Ramshackle6984]

Which game is shown at 0:22 with the fort on wheels?

[@brendan6204]

What game was it?

[@mathewrobinett6463]

what game is the one showed 0:17 into the video

[@ciawares]

Same question.

[@5323NI7Y]

•Utilizing the same game assets does not equate to copying or imitation. •Employing pre-fabricated game assets streamlines the development process, allowing for greater emphasis on refining gameplay. •Although games may share the same assets and genre, they can still offer distinct gameplay experiences and unique backstories.

[@christiankyleligero3854]

i was wondering what game was in the intro. that moving fortress thing

[@Rooslahn]

Survival machine

[@thegreyman8214]

Own both games and Surroundead as of December 2023 is the most fun and complete game. But I am looking forward to what Deadpoly has to offer when it gets its BIG update.

[@rabbidninja79]

I think it's worth mentioning that both of the games devs are friends and share the assets. Deadpoly also has about 6 month lead on development. Edit grammar and mistake.

[@leahwinston1814]

Very true

[@Rooslahn]

Good point

[@donniepierce2293]

thats so cool

[@martyn94ma]

What was the game with the huge land tank at the beginning?

[@spekterino]

Had to find it myself, it's called Survival Machine. Not out yet, though.

[@silentshot4328]

I read reviews for both of the games on steam, and I definitely like how SurrounDead sounds. Even though both of the games seem promising, I’d rather wait until they get further in development. I don’t think there’s enough content available (in my opinion).

[@Rooslahn]

I can understand that! Much respect brother🙏🏻

[@MrBadintentionss]

surroundead is heaps of fun. i'm about 15 hours in and thoroughly enjoying it.

[@FrostTyler]

@@MrBadintentionss just installed it last night and played for about 8 hours straight. This game is going to be amazing once it's finished.

[@Rooslahn]

Right here👆🏻

[@MultiJd88]

Was interested in Surroundead after picking up Deadpoly. Only reason I’m staying with Deadpoly as of now is because we have a decent group of friends all playing Deadpoly together now on our own server which is insanely fun. Will definitely be checking out Surroundead whenever multiplayer gets added in.

[@piratenpyrooo]

What game is that you show in the intro? The one with the big moving base, from 0:13

[@piratenpyrooo]

i cant seem to find that game..... been serching but nothing

[@Pascaleiro]

Survival machine

[@jamesplusfive7095]

Hey what's the game at 13 sec some dude low poly protecting a huge vehicle with a cannon?

[@Sismanski]

These are Synty Studio assets, which are made to be used by many indie developers, so they can focus on the gameplay implementations, and if they want later swap out assets, just like Dead Poly currently started to do with their characters. I played multiple similar games like these, there are more than just these two. But these two in fact look very alike at the first glance, at least they used to be, not anymore. Playing multiple of these kinds of indie survival games using the same assets, I have to say Surrounded feels the best. What I mean by that is, that it gives me all the things I expected from this game, unlike many others. It sure is far away from being finished, and I have many issues with it, which I could talk about for hours. But I think the dev is already aware of most, so we just have to sit back and wait a while. Multiplayer will come to Surrounded, but if you really looking for a Rust experience, then better pick Dead Poly, I guess.

[@NikitaKrip]

I’m excited for new update for Deadpoly

[@Rooslahn]

It’s gonna be great.

[@bhp5000]

Whats the name of the game at 0:16 ???

[@Sandy_Boy]

Can't believe this was made so professionally

[@Rooslahn]

Thank you:)

[@sibassius7674]

what i want is deadpoly's ability to take random stuff and decorate my base with it. being able to set down items is just so good

[@Rooslahn]

I hear yah!

[@icfr0st78]

I found it slightly more difficult to start in Surroundead than in Deadpoly because of the combat mechanics, but I find more loot in places in the former than the latter. Am I looking in the wrong spots? Yeah probably. But if I enter a building in Surroundead, I'm going to find something lootable. In Deadpoly, I've combed through two apartment buildings and didn't find much other than a couple records, some plants, and a helmet or two.

[@antoniox2241]

Loot is very satisfying in surroundead. I find dead poly world very boring. Surrounded has cool things like bunkers, prison raids for better Loot, now added bandits into the game so you can raid them or u will find them roaming around

[@DiabeticRager]

Honest review for surroundead- So many other similar zombie survival games (Deadpoly 10/10) out there more developed than this. No multiplayer. Been out over a year. Developer road is a joke. The MODS or devs on their discord will respond with nasty comments or memes back if you dare ask about multiplayer. 1/10 if you have nothing to do and want to mindlessly try to melee zombies with their broken melee system..

[@FXTRT1-1]

So far i have like 11 hours into Surroundead, and i fcking love this game, its exactly that, a singleplayer DayZ...however, i hate to not be able to change my shirt, pants, shoes, chestrig etc....thats a BIG plus for Deadpoly :/ i really really hope it will get implemented.

[@barakbrooks4495]

I love the surroundead I'm way more into the pve and for anybody that's playing on a steam deck I would recommend the controller setup of norwhim it made the game so much more enjoyable on the deck and it gives you the freedom to do everything without multi clicking buttons

[@MrHeadshot93]

Oh my man can we get another video comparing these two games and also a game called Fargone? Fargone just came out like a week ago but is amazing, it's a solo project and a similar look due to similar asset's but it's more stalker-dayz inspired, there are already some quest's and factions being built up. It's going to be a HUGE game once more points of interest and faction related things get added.

[@BrokenCircle1]

Thanks so much for this video. Very well put together, direct and to the point and touched on things that needed. From one small channel to another thank you. This is great. I hope you go far.

[@incog5226]

What's the name of the game at the beginning of the video with the city on wheels?

[@OutCaST_NL]

Survival Machine

[@incog5226]

@@OutCaST_NL Thank you

[@c4ctus48]

These games both seem amazing, I have found this one other indie game called worst world that looks like it has alot of potential even though the player base is a little dead, worth a look at least

[@nathanburgett1599]

I just bought surroundead. I definitely made the right choice. The two are nothing alike.

[@Rooslahn]

Glad you acknowledged it

[@i8d0m8a2]

Good video Roos. Informative and to the point. I am definitely leaning toward Surroundead!

[@Rooslahn]

As long as it doesn’t bother you not having a multiplayer yet. I think you’ll like it more

[@makanziechandler9831]

I’m so glad somebody made a video on this.

[@Rooslahn]

Good I’m glad:)

[@mirandawilliams5761]

I've seen developers mimic “THE FOREST”

[@Rooslahn]

Oh yeah!! There are quite a few of them

[@kevinaweseom2866]

What was the game at the beginning with the houses on wheels

[@pandaberserk3390]

what is that game you showed in the beginning of that guy defending the moving fortress? 0:14 what game is it?

[@xozomos]

Survival Machine

[@JinghisKhan]

Surroundead is a bit more polished from a gun and salvage perspective and almost reminds me of a dumbed-down Tarkov in terms of how extensive the inventory system is.

[@Signal5]

Great coverage both games man! I’ve played DeadPoly for a while now, I enjoy it, but I’ve been watching a few folks on KZbin who have been playing SurrounDead and I’ve got to say, it really does look to be a more feature-rich game. I do tend to enjoy multiplayer more than single player so I will look forward to the multiplayer version being released.

[@VosperCDN]

Thanks for the comparison between these games. I had already bought Surroundead, but in googling some stuff saw this video (I'd never looked at, or recall hearing about, DeadPoly). After watching this, seems I made the right choice for gameplay elements as I prefer PvE.

[@Rooslahn]

🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻thank you for sharing your thoughts as well! Maybe once multiplayer comes out we run into each other haha

[@Allexstrasza]

I bought and played it for an hour two days ago and to be honest, it was pretty disappointing. The game is practically empty, and the items are just strewn around randomly. I refunded pretty quickly and bought Green Hell, which was only 2 euros more than Deadpoly. For almost 10 euros, this game is heavily overpriced for what it offers, especially considering it's been a year since this video was released.

[@Flatfootsy]

Tried both, my vote was Surroundead. I didn't hate deadpoly, but the janky melee combat is pretty horrendous. I also miss being able to store stuff in the crafting stations and have actual things to place around and decorate but I had to stick to Surroundead.

[@Rooslahn]

I felt exactly the same! Surrounded feels less clunky and more polished

[@ultimatelazy2298]

may 2024, Deadpoly on 75% sale currently. I will say the Dev have done an amazing job on the game and hopefully won't give it up.

[@seanc6754]

Here's the main thing.. the guys who are making these two games are Friends!.

[@IsaacChoo88]

After two years, Surrounded Devs definitely proved themselves that they deserved the supports.

[@Rooslahn]

For sure! The man never stopped trying

[@andylastname566]

the little clip of the lone guy on the giant vehicle with buildings on it.....What game was that?

[@Pascaleiro]

Survival machine

[@andylastname566]

@@Pascaleiro thanks

[@hunterking4580]

Name of games at the start of video please

[@bovineox1111]

They both look to be using Synty assets so the similarity is entirely fair game

[@bertus9447]

What game is showcased in the time stamp 0:14 to 0:26?

[@bertus9447]

Does anyone know?

[@nipnop7995]

@@bertus9447 survival machine

[@GorblinRat]

It's literally assets provided by a model pack seller, saying it's a copy because of that is just... stupid lol.

[@ReMattch]

What's the lowpoly game at 0:13? That a trailer for something upcoming?

[@Rooslahn]

Survival machine

[@SkylerLinux]

Hell on the whole "similar assets, means theft" The Walking Dead VR storage system is sold as a generic VR Backpack storage package.

[@PaffcioStudio]

I have both games on Steam. I liked the Surroundead game best because of the high difficulty level, and it has more features relative to DeadPoly

[@franklangs2787]

I’ll wait before I invest myself into SurrounDead! Good video and definitely helped! Thank you

[@Rooslahn]

There will certainly be more content

[@adamnope4577]

2:55 Comparisons START here

[@Will-nn3pb]

Theres not many Multiplayer Open World Zombie Survival games.

[@kallefight9947]

I love how someone say its stolen assets XD, Im a Unity dev and you can normally buy them in the Unity Asset Store

[@Rooslahn]

For real 😂

[@ethancoolley5209]

Or even the game you showed earlier! It seems very similar texture vise, but they are all very much different

[@Rooslahn]

Exactly

[@oliverclothezoff3361]

I have both. I prefer fargone. Deadpoly has more of a walking dead feel, and fargone has more of a stalker feel. And i much prefer stalker.

[@JohnSmith-ct4np]

what was the first game with the guy shooting a cannon on the barge?

[@johnboyne1]

deadpoly is way better imo a lot more to offer and this was 2022 video the graphics are so much better and now amongst zombies are raiders npc's that will fight you too if they spot you yeah i lacks a storyline but in post apocalyptic games we make our own stories, not the mentioned the unbelievable collectibles that are available in deadpoly i play it just to rule over having all the collectibles in the game

[@wellingtonhiciano2954]

Please test low poly stories: mist, it is a game similar to this one. They have a play test on steam

[@andrazjelen1832]

what game is at hte start 0:10 thnk for helping

[@wendalrae6044]

Thanks for making this fairly short:)

[@Rooslahn]

You’re so welcome my guy!

[@Ripdric]

which game has the crawler base in the intro?

[@Rooslahn]

Survival machine

[@kiyasuihito]

So this is one of the challenges with using Synty assets in your game. Noted. 😂 Both games sound cool btw. 🎉

[@charlesdaugherty321]

The devs should hook up and merge the games.

[@Rooslahn]

Nooooo

[@emulation2369]

Strange that no one is talking about Save The World (Fortnite pve mod it's super fun)

[@LegendD112]

Lol cuál es ese juego que sale al principio? Parece como la película de ciudades con motores o algo

[@DankyKang396]

there was a clip in your video of you going first person looking down a scope of a rifle. whats the situation with first person perspective in these 2 games? can you play either of them in first person?

[@Rooslahn]

Deadpoly doesn’t offer first person, surroundead on the other hand does offer first person (however it’s in beta, meaning it’s very clunky)

[@DankyKang396]

@@Rooslahn thats cool. thanks for the reply. i still think theyre both cool games.

[@adrianpuigros]

@@Rooslahn Deadpoly does have first person

[@Rooslahn]

Now it does, the video was made a while ago lol

[@adrianpuigros]

@@Rooslahn You're right xDD

[@KerboOnYT]

Great overview, thank you

[@Rooslahn]

🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@KendallSJohnston]

I want to know what is the game footage at the 18 second mark i wann see more of that game???

[@Rooslahn]

Survival machine

[@dimachelsky9184]

I needed this!!!!!!

[@Rooslahn]

Here yah go:)

[@dimachelsky9184]

@@Rooslahn haha

[@richl2908]

Hopefully someone sees this. 20 seconds in what game is that? With the slow moving “base thingy “

[@jazzeroo8885]

Both games use third party bought assets by Synty Studios. Surroundead did not steal assets from Deadpoly.

[@Rooslahn]

People like to accuse and point fingers…

[@theoutcastplays6635]

Being as this video is over 6 months old, it gives a skewed view of the two games. While Deadpoly did seem to come out of no where, Surrounded not only used the same assets but appeared on steam after Deadpoly had already been out for a decent amount of time. Which clearly shows how much copy and pasting has been done with not just assets but also ideas, and Surrounded isn't afraid to show that. Deadpoly on Steam is Currently 9.99 CAD, while Surrounded is 18.49 CAD.

[@Rooslahn]

Do you understand that Deadpoly used the same assets from somebody else as well? I mean if you want to point fingers at who did what, understand that both of the games are using the same assets that were used in other games before Deadpoly was even in existence. Let’s not point fingers now

[@jamesfacciolli8061]

Late to the vid but what is the "Mortal Engines" looking zombie game?

[@RustyBear]

What is the name of the game we’re u build a base on top of these maschines?

[@Rooslahn]

Survival machine

[@CapemanProducti0ns]

I've been playing Surroundead for a couple of days, and just now found out of Deadpoly and of course it was a big surprice to see there's a game that looks exactly the same but has multiplayer? And came out before Surroundead? And it's not by the same developers? A real big confusion, thank you for clarifying. I'm really inclined to try out Deadpoly and see if it's an upgrade or a downgrade. So far, surroundead has felt super easy, and beginning to get uninteresting. Even with the settings I gave it to increase its difficulty such as way more zombie spawn. It all is really resting on how shitty and buggy the ai and combat is. The way zombies can hear you and start sprinting at you when you're sneaking and supposedly making no sound, behind a wall, outside a building or on a lower or higher floor, is bulshit and really ruins stuff. It makes you play in such a way that you simply have to draw all the zombies outside of buildings before entering simply because sneaking is horrible. Other than that, the way you stagger zombies with every hit makes you invincible, and the way they do not sprint at you or humans don't shoot at you nor hide when you snipe them from afar, makes things really easy and boring. Also the inventory system is crazy, you become a walking warehouse really quickly because it's possible to store bigger backpacks in backpacks and store items inside many many layers of backpacks. I must have a 100 backpacks in my inventory. It is fun but being god like turns boring quick. I don't think Deadpoly will be much better but its worht a shot.

[@ryanjohnson7109]

I say the developers get together to create a gaming hit but who knows

[@chrishemmelgarn3109]

What game is 0:11 - 0:22? With the low poly crawling base?

[@bradwheeler83]

Survival Machine

[@chrishemmelgarn3109]

@@bradwheeler83 thanks my guy!

[@SwedudeEPIC]

Ye I just got into surroundead for the singleplayer :D really fun game!

[@Rooslahn]

It has improved a lot ever since making this video! Enjoy:D

[@michael610_razer9]

This might be a stupid question but in the beginning you were showing a game with a large land crawling vessel that has buildings on it what game is that

[@Rooslahn]

Survival machine

[@michael610_razer9]

@@Rooslahn thank you

[@AugnierCalyenin]

I'm more of a fan of SurrounDead, I love the single player PvE style of the game. I'm tired of PvP, been playing PvP kinda games since I was a kid, which was a long time ago. Now I'm more into single player and co-op games, though I'll still dabble in PvP games once in a blue moon.

[@gimcurang1640]

This is really helpful, gotta refund the deadpoly and try the surroundead, cuz surviving alone is much better. Thank you

[@melvinfeenstra7037]

funny how people say that about surroundead. i mean deadpoly didnt even did ANYTHING about creating a map. it is litterly a asset small map.

[@Rooslahn]

For real😂😂😂 you need a crown for this comment

[@Rooslahn]

Haters will hate

[@dan122go2]

What was the game in the intro? The one with the guy going up the rope

[@Rooslahn]

Survival machine

[@flooraax]

you should do a comparison between dayz and scum

[@nomeric5643]

what game is 0:14 ?

[@MrFreewillsacrifice]

what is the name of the game in the beginning with that whole town on top of wheels ?

[@Pascaleiro]

Survival machine