Choose Worse Than Death
Choose Worse Than Death if you want an Indie experience. On Steam, it's currently about 75% cheaper on the Steam Store. Worse Than Death launched in 2019.
Worse Than Death vs FATAL FRAME II: Crimson Butterfly REMAKE
Worse Than Death and FATAL FRAME II: Crimson Butterfly REMAKE both land in Action, Adventure 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 Action, Adventure on Steam. Worse Than Death (2019) is 7 years older than FATAL FRAME II: Crimson Butterfly REMAKE (2026). FATAL FRAME II: Crimson Butterfly REMAKE scores higher on Steam reviews (88.9% positive) than Worse Than Death (71.1% positive). 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 FATAL FRAME II: Crimson Butterfly REMAKE
Choose FATAL FRAME II: Crimson Butterfly REMAKE if you want the Adjustable Text Size, Subtitle Options, and Camera Comfort side of the pairing. On Steam, it's the newer release (2026) and ships with the modern feature baseline. FATAL FRAME II: Crimson Butterfly REMAKE launched in 2026.
Both Worse Than Death and FATAL FRAME II: Crimson Butterfly REMAKE sit in Action and Adventure on Steam, 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
 Worse Than Death |  FATAL FRAME II: Crimson Butterfly REMAKE | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2019 | 2026 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Adventure | Action, Adventure |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Deck Playable |
| Price | 9.99 USD | 39.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 71.1% positive (45 reviews) | 88.9% positive (766 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | BancyCo | KOEI TECMO GAMES CO., LTD. |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Adventure on Steam.
- Worse Than Death (2019) is 7 years older than FATAL FRAME II: Crimson Butterfly REMAKE (2026).
- FATAL FRAME II: Crimson Butterfly REMAKE scores higher on Steam reviews (88.9% positive) than Worse Than Death (71.1% positive).
- Worse Than Death is currently ~75% cheaper on Steam than FATAL FRAME II: Crimson Butterfly REMAKE (9.99 USD vs. 39.99 USD).
- FATAL FRAME II: Crimson Butterfly REMAKE is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; Worse Than Death has no Deck rating yet.
Worse Than Death vs FATAL FRAME II: Crimson Butterfly REMAKE — FAQ
- Should I play Worse Than Death or FATAL FRAME II: Crimson Butterfly REMAKE first?
- If you want chronology, Worse Than Death (2019) came out before FATAL FRAME II: Crimson Butterfly REMAKE (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 Worse Than Death and FATAL FRAME II: Crimson Butterfly REMAKE similar?
- They overlap on Action, Adventure 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.