Choose Ato
Choose Ato if it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. Ato launched in 2020.
Ato vs The Dreamthief
Ato and The Dreamthief both land in Action, Indie, 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, Indie, Adventure on Steam. Ato is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; The Dreamthief has no Deck rating yet. 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 Dreamthief
Choose The Dreamthief if you want an Early Access game with DualShock Controller Support, Steam Input API Support, and Gamepad Recommended.
Both Ato and The Dreamthief sit in Action, Indie, 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
 Ato |  The Dreamthief | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2020 | — |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Adventure | Action, Indie, Adventure, Early Access |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Unrated |
| Price | 14.99 USD | Price unknown |
| Steam reviews | 97.7% positive (172 reviews) | — |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Tiny Warrior Games | Epictale Interactive AS |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie, Adventure on Steam.
- Ato is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; The Dreamthief has no Deck rating yet.
Ato vs The Dreamthief — FAQ
- Are Ato and The Dreamthief similar?
- They overlap on Action, Indie, 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 Ato run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Ato is rated Deck Verified by Valve. The Dreamthief doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.