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 Platform
Alan Wake and Platform 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 12 years older than Platform (2024). Platform scores higher on Steam reviews (90.9% positive) than Alan Wake (88.4% 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 Platform
Choose Platform if you want a Simulation experience. On Steam, it's currently about 33% cheaper on the Steam Store. Platform launched in 2024.
Both Alan Wake and Platform 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 |  Platform | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2012 | 2024 |
| Genres | Action, Adventure | Action, Adventure, Simulation |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Unrated |
| Price | 14.99 USD | 9.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 88.4% positive (16,015 reviews) | 90.9% positive (22 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Remedy Entertainment | METAGAR |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Adventure on Steam.
- Alan Wake (2012) is 12 years older than Platform (2024).
- Platform scores higher on Steam reviews (90.9% positive) than Alan Wake (88.4% positive).
- Platform is currently ~33% cheaper on Steam than Alan Wake (9.99 USD vs. 14.99 USD).
- Alan Wake is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Platform has no Deck rating yet.
Alan Wake vs Platform — FAQ
- Should I play Alan Wake or Platform first?
- If you want chronology, Alan Wake (2012) came out before Platform (2024). 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 Platform 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. Platform doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.