Slender Threads vs My Dear Frankenstein
Slender Threads and My Dear Frankenstein 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. My Dear Frankenstein (2021) is 4 years older than Slender Threads (2025). My Dear Frankenstein is currently ~75% cheaper on Steam than Slender Threads (4.99 USD vs. 19.99 USD). 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
 Slender Threads |  My Dear Frankenstein | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2025 | 2021 |
| Genres | Indie, Adventure | Adventure |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows, macOS |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Unrated |
| Price | 19.99 USD | 4.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 89.7% positive (292 reviews) | 1 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Blyts | NUMBER7 |
Side by side
- Both are Adventure games on Steam.
- My Dear Frankenstein (2021) is 4 years older than Slender Threads (2025).
- My Dear Frankenstein is currently ~75% cheaper on Steam than Slender Threads (4.99 USD vs. 19.99 USD).
- Slender Threads is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; My Dear Frankenstein has no Deck rating yet.
Slender Threads vs My Dear Frankenstein — FAQ
- Should I play Slender Threads or My Dear Frankenstein first?
- If you want chronology, My Dear Frankenstein (2021) came out before Slender Threads (2025). 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 Slender Threads and My Dear Frankenstein 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 Slender Threads run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Slender Threads is rated Deck Verified by Valve. My Dear Frankenstein doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.