should I play Dead Frontier 1 first?

[sage40]

Can't seem to find it on Steam, seems you play it at https://www.deadfrontier.com/ ?

[chazdragoon]

DF1 was a browser (then later in life, unity) game... the simple version is it's this game, but top down perspective...though the more accurate answer is an essay i wont type down.

Do you need to play DF1 to play DF2? Not really...not for story or any other reason.
Course, i could be mistaken on the story front...if any long time vets know.

[Dark Savior]

It is not necessary to play DF1 before DF2.
DF1 is older and therefore has more content so far.
DF2 is very free to play friendly.

If you can't make up your mind, I would recommend trying both.

[sage40]

I'm downloading too much stuff so maybe DF1 is a good idea for that reason, assuming I can remember to do it (Steam consolidation is helpful as reminder of what's available) could always do this next

[RopeDrink]

You don't need experience with one to enjoy the other -- they are based in the same general universe and share the same concepts, but they are not intrinsically linked other than being the same franchise.

If undecided, take a look at gameplay from each one and decide which one appeals to you more. If you prefer the more top-down style, consider DF1. If you prefer the more Resident Evil remake style (over-the-shoulder), go with DF2.

There is also nothing stopping you from eventually trying both of them (eventually).

[Badshot Bob]

Try both, both are free and both are fun in their own ways.

Although As someone else said DF2 is much more free to play friendly.

[Weeb Lord]

Df1 is much scarier and harder than DF2. Good luck playing if you will.

[sage40]

I think part of the issue will be learning how to enjoy simple browser stuff. I remember playing Utopia-Game.com and RetroMUD back in the day but maybe I got addicted to live-action flashy graphics? The simple days when webcomics and manga were enough, anime has ruined me