Choose Alan Wake
Choose Alan Wake if it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. 16,015 Steam reviews back the pick.
Alan Wake vs The Ecdysis
Alan Wake and The Ecdysis 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. Alan Wake (2012) is 11 years older than The Ecdysis (2023). The Ecdysis is currently ~20% cheaper on Steam than Alan Wake (11.99 USD vs. 14.99 USD). 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 The Ecdysis
Choose The Ecdysis if you want an Indie experience. On Steam, it's currently about 20% cheaper on the Steam Store. The Ecdysis launched in 2023.
Both Alan Wake and The Ecdysis 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
 Alan Wake |  The Ecdysis | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2012 | 2023 |
| Genres | Action, Adventure | Action, Indie, Adventure |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Unrated |
| Price | 14.99 USD | 11.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 88.4% positive (16,015 reviews) | 4 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Remedy Entertainment | Hari prasath |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Adventure on Steam.
- Alan Wake (2012) is 11 years older than The Ecdysis (2023).
- The Ecdysis is currently ~20% cheaper on Steam than Alan Wake (11.99 USD vs. 14.99 USD).
- Alan Wake is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; The Ecdysis has no Deck rating yet.
Alan Wake vs The Ecdysis — FAQ
- Should I play Alan Wake or The Ecdysis first?
- If you want chronology, Alan Wake (2012) came out before The Ecdysis (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 Alan Wake and The Ecdysis 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.
- Does Alan Wake run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Alan Wake is rated Deck Verified by Valve. The Ecdysis doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.