Choose Prisoner 518
Choose Prisoner 518 if it matches what drew you to this matchup. Prisoner 518 launched in 2020.
Prisoner 518 vs Synthesis Universe -Episode 00-
Prisoner 518 and Synthesis Universe -Episode 00- both land in Indie, Adventure, Casual 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 Indie, Adventure, Casual on Steam. Synthesis Universe -Episode 00- (2019) is 1 year older than Prisoner 518 (2020). Synthesis Universe -Episode 00- scores higher on Steam reviews (86.2% positive) than Prisoner 518 (81% 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 Synthesis Universe -Episode 00-
Choose Synthesis Universe -Episode 00- if it matches what drew you to this matchup. Synthesis Universe -Episode 00- launched in 2019.
Both Prisoner 518 and Synthesis Universe -Episode 00- sit in Indie, Adventure, and Casual on Steam and both list Tracked Controller Support and VR Only, 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
 Prisoner 518 |  Synthesis Universe -Episode 00- | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2020 | 2019 |
| Genres | Indie, Adventure, Casual | Indie, Adventure, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 9.99 USD | 9.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 81% positive (21 reviews) | 86.2% positive (29 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | WhippedUP_gaming | OlivierJT |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Adventure, Casual on Steam.
- Synthesis Universe -Episode 00- (2019) is 1 year older than Prisoner 518 (2020).
- Synthesis Universe -Episode 00- scores higher on Steam reviews (86.2% positive) than Prisoner 518 (81% positive).
- Synthesis Universe -Episode 00- is currently ~0% cheaper on Steam than Prisoner 518 (9.99 USD vs. 9.99 USD).
Prisoner 518 vs Synthesis Universe -Episode 00- — FAQ
- Should I play Prisoner 518 or Synthesis Universe -Episode 00- first?
- If you want chronology, Synthesis Universe -Episode 00- (2019) came out before Prisoner 518 (2020). 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 Prisoner 518 and Synthesis Universe -Episode 00- similar?
- They overlap on Indie, Adventure, Casual 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.