Palmyra Orphanage vs File Destined
Palmyra Orphanage and File Destined 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. Palmyra Orphanage (2019) is 4 years older than File Destined (2023). File Destined scores higher on Steam reviews (87.1% positive) than Palmyra Orphanage (86.1% positive). No login or purchase needed — scroll for the full table, the verdict FAQ, and links to ranked similar games for both titles.
Side-by-side comparison
 Palmyra Orphanage |  File Destined | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2019 | 2023 |
| Genres | Indie | Action, Indie, Adventure |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Deck Playable |
| Price | 5.99 USD | 3.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 86.1% positive (165 reviews) | 87.1% positive (139 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Steppe Hare Studio | Metavision Studio |
Side by side
- Both are Indie games on Steam.
- Palmyra Orphanage (2019) is 4 years older than File Destined (2023).
- File Destined scores higher on Steam reviews (87.1% positive) than Palmyra Orphanage (86.1% positive).
- File Destined is currently ~33% cheaper on Steam than Palmyra Orphanage (3.99 USD vs. 5.99 USD).
- File Destined is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; Palmyra Orphanage has no Deck rating yet.
Palmyra Orphanage vs File Destined — FAQ
- Which is better, Palmyra Orphanage or File Destined?
- On Steam reviews the two are nearly tied: Palmyra Orphanage sits at 86.1% positive (165 reviews), File Destined at 87.1% (139). The choice usually comes down to genre fit and the platform features each one supports — see the comparison table above.
- Should I play Palmyra Orphanage or File Destined first?
- If you want chronology, Palmyra Orphanage (2019) came out before File Destined (2023). 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 Palmyra Orphanage and File Destined 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.