Days Gone vs Dead Man's Hand
Side-by-side comparison of features, pricing, ratings, and alternatives.
Days Gone is an action-adventure survival horror game set in a post-apocalyptic Oregon. Players control Deacon St. John, a bounty hunter fighting to survive against hordes of Freakers, the zombie-like creatures that have devastated the world. The game features a vast open world to explore, a variety of missions and side quests, and a dynamic weather system and day-night cycle that affects gameplay.
The game rewards creative kills—shooting bottles, cans, or triggering falling rocks fills a trick‑shot meter that unlocks powerful secondary fire modes. With single‑player, multiplayer, and co‑operative modes, you can experience the chaotic western combat solo or with friends.
- Immersive post-apocalyptic world
- Deep crafting and customization systems
- Intense combat and survival mechanics
- Strong narrative and characters
- Unique poker mechanic adds strategic depth
- Physics‑based combat encourages creative play
- Variety of weapons and explosive items
- Supports single‑player, multiplayer, and co‑op modes
- Some players may find the Freaker hordes too repetitive or frustrating
- Limited character customization options
- Some minor bugs and glitches reported by players
- Graphics are dated by modern standards
- Trick‑shot meter can feel grindy for casual players
- Multiplayer matchmaking can be inconsistent
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The Verdict
AI-generated from listing dataDays Gone offers a deep, narrative‑driven open‑world survival experience at a higher price, while Dead Man's Hand provides a cheaper, physics‑focused western shooter with multiplayer modes.
Key differences
- •Game world scope: Days Gone features a vast open‑world Oregon; Dead Man's Hand is level‑based with no open world.
- •Multiplayer: Days Gone is single‑player only; Dead Man's Hand includes competitive and co‑op multiplayer.
- •Price: Days Gone costs $59.99; Dead Man's Hand costs $19.99.
- •Genre focus: Days Gone emphasizes survival horror and narrative; Dead Man's Hand emphasizes physics‑based combat and poker mechanics.
Gameplay & fun factor
Days Gone combines open‑world exploration, crafting, and narrative depth versus Dead Man's Hand’s limited level‑based shooting.
Platform availability
Days Gone is a PS4 exclusive; Dead Man's Hand platform list not specified, but likely broader.
Price & value
Dead Man's Hand costs $19.99, offering lower entry cost than Days Gone’s $59.99.
Multiplayer / co‑op
Dead Man's Hand supports single‑player, multiplayer, and co‑op; Days Gone is single‑player only.
Content & replayability
Days Gone’s open world, side quests, dynamic weather, and hordes provide more replay loops than Dead Man's Hand’s fixed levels.
Difficulty & accessibility
Dead Man's Hand’s simpler shooter mechanics and lower critic score suggest easier accessibility than Days Gone’s survival systems.
Graphics & performance
Dead Man's Hand is noted as having dated graphics; Days Gone’s graphics not specified but likely newer.
Choose Days Gone if…
Players who want a story‑rich, open‑world survival adventure and have a PS4.
Choose Dead Man's Hand if…
Players seeking a cheap, fast‑paced shooter with multiplayer and unique poker/physics mechanics.
Common questions
Which game is cheaper?
Dead Man's Hand costs $19.99; Days Gone costs $59.99.
Do either games support multiplayer?
Only Dead Man's Hand includes multiplayer and co‑op; Days Gone is single‑player only.
Is Days Gone available on platforms other than PS4?
No, Days Gone is a PS4 exclusive.