Left 4 Dead 2 vs Left 4 Dead
83%Similarity
Better Rated
🏆 Left 4 Dead 2
Similarity Breakdown
Genres100%
Themes100%
Keywords39%
Game Modes100%
Player Perspective100%
Shared Features
✓ Shooter✓ Action✓ Horror✓ Survival✓ apocalypse✓ bots✓ linear gameplay✓ local and online players together✓ real-time combat✓ zombie protagonist✓ zombies
Key Differences
Left 4 Dead 2
- +fan service
- +online co-op
- +sequel
Left 4 Dead
- +4 player co-op
- +a.i. companion
- +achievement attempt detection
- +artificial intelligence
- +bafta games award
- +banter during gameplay
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Feature | Left 4 Dead 2 | Left 4 Dead |
|---|---|---|
| Release Date | Nov 17, 2009 | Nov 17, 2008 |
| Rating | 85/100 | 83/100 |
| Genres | Shooter | Shooter |
| Themes | Action, Horror, Survival | Action, Horror, Survival |
| Game Modes | Co-operative, Multiplayer, Single player | Co-operative, Multiplayer, Single player |
| Player Perspective | First person | First person |
| Platforms | Linux, Mac, PC (Microsoft Windows), Xbox 360 | Mac, PC (Microsoft Windows), Xbox 360 |
Similarity is calculated from matching genres, themes, keywords, game modes, and player perspectives in the existing game database.