Choose This Side (Early Access Game)
Choose This Side (Early Access Game) if you want an Action experience. This Side (Early Access Game) launched in 2019.
This Side (Early Access Game) vs Acatalepsy
This Side (Early Access Game) and Acatalepsy both land in Indie, Adventure, Early Access 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 Indie, Adventure, Early Access on Steam. This Side (Early Access Game) (2019) is 7 years older than Acatalepsy (2026). Both support cooperative play. 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 Acatalepsy
Choose Acatalepsy if you want the Stereo Sound, Surround Sound, and Adjustable Difficulty side of the pairing. On Steam, it's the newer release (2026) and ships with the modern feature baseline. Acatalepsy launched in 2026.
Both This Side (Early Access Game) and Acatalepsy sit in Indie, Adventure, and Early Access on Steam and both list Multi-player, Online Co-op, and Co-op, 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
 This Side (Early Access Game) |  Acatalepsy | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2019 | 2026 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Adventure, Early Access | Indie, Adventure, Early Access |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 9.99 USD | Price unknown |
| Steam reviews | 7 reviews | — |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op |
| Developers | Rising, Crystal Realms Entertainment | Heavy_Tankr |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Adventure, Early Access on Steam.
- This Side (Early Access Game) (2019) is 7 years older than Acatalepsy (2026).
- Both support cooperative play.
This Side (Early Access Game) vs Acatalepsy — FAQ
- Should I play This Side (Early Access Game) or Acatalepsy first?
- If you want chronology, This Side (Early Access Game) (2019) came out before Acatalepsy (2026). 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 This Side (Early Access Game) and Acatalepsy similar?
- They overlap on Indie, Adventure, Early Access 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.
- Do both This Side (Early Access Game) and Acatalepsy have co-op?
- Yes — both list a co-op category on Steam. Specifics differ: This Side (Early Access Game) ships Online Co-op, Co-op; Acatalepsy ships Online Co-op, Co-op.