Choose The Complex
Choose The Complex if it's currently about 62% cheaper on the Steam Store. The Complex launched in 2020.
The Complex vs Systematic Insanity
The Complex and Systematic Insanity both land in 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 are Adventure games on Steam. The Complex (2020) is 1 year older than Systematic Insanity (2021). The Complex is currently ~62% cheaper on Steam than Systematic Insanity (3.44 USD vs. 8.99 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 Systematic Insanity
Choose Systematic Insanity if you want an Action and Indie experience. Systematic Insanity launched in 2021.
Both The Complex and Systematic Insanity sit in 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
 The Complex |  Systematic Insanity | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2020 | 2021 |
| Genres | Adventure | Action, Indie, Adventure |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Unrated |
| Price | 3.44 USD | 8.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 77.2% positive (935 reviews) | 2 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Wales Interactive, Good Gate Media, Little Jade Productions | SECRETSOF |
Side by side
- Both are Adventure games on Steam.
- The Complex (2020) is 1 year older than Systematic Insanity (2021).
- The Complex is currently ~62% cheaper on Steam than Systematic Insanity (3.44 USD vs. 8.99 USD).
- The Complex is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Systematic Insanity has no Deck rating yet.
The Complex vs Systematic Insanity — FAQ
- Should I play The Complex or Systematic Insanity first?
- If you want chronology, The Complex (2020) came out before Systematic Insanity (2021). 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 The Complex and Systematic Insanity similar?
- They overlap on 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 The Complex run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — The Complex is rated Deck Verified by Valve. Systematic Insanity doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.