Choose Alt-Frequencies
Choose Alt-Frequencies if it matches what drew you to this matchup. Alt-Frequencies launched in 2019.
Alt-Frequencies vs Mysteries of Perception
Alt-Frequencies and Mysteries of Perception both land in Indie 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 are Indie games on Steam. Alt-Frequencies (2019) is 6 years older than Mysteries of Perception (2025). Alt-Frequencies scores higher on Steam reviews (84.5% positive) than Mysteries of Perception (70% 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 Mysteries of Perception
Choose Mysteries of Perception if you want an Adventure experience. On Steam, it's the newer release (2025) and ships with the modern feature baseline. Mysteries of Perception launched in 2025.
Both Alt-Frequencies and Mysteries of Perception sit in Indie 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
 Alt-Frequencies |  Mysteries of Perception | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2019 | 2025 |
| Genres | Indie | Indie, Adventure |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS | Windows, macOS |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Deck Verified |
| Price | Price unknown | 8.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 84.5% positive (155 reviews) | 70% positive (10 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Accidental Queens, ARTE France | 50 Rats Games |
Side by side
- Both are Indie games on Steam.
- Alt-Frequencies (2019) is 6 years older than Mysteries of Perception (2025).
- Alt-Frequencies scores higher on Steam reviews (84.5% positive) than Mysteries of Perception (70% positive).
- Mysteries of Perception is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Alt-Frequencies has no Deck rating yet.
Alt-Frequencies vs Mysteries of Perception — FAQ
- Should I play Alt-Frequencies or Mysteries of Perception first?
- If you want chronology, Alt-Frequencies (2019) came out before Mysteries of Perception (2025). 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 Alt-Frequencies and Mysteries of Perception similar?
- They overlap on Indie 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.