Choose ENCODYA
Choose ENCODYA if it matches what drew you to this matchup. ENCODYA launched in 2021.
ENCODYA vs Cat's Request
ENCODYA and Cat's Request 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. ENCODYA (2021) is 2 years older than Cat's Request (2023). Cat's Request scores higher on Steam reviews (97% positive) than ENCODYA (71.2% 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 Cat's Request
Choose Cat's Request if you want an Indie experience. On Steam, it's currently about 82% cheaper on the Steam Store. Cat's Request launched in 2023.
Both ENCODYA and Cat's Request 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
 ENCODYA |  Cat's Request | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2021 | 2023 |
| Genres | Adventure | Indie, Adventure |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Unrated |
| Price | 24.99 USD | 4.49 USD |
| Steam reviews | 71.2% positive (139 reviews) | 97% positive (33 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Chaosmonger Studio | BOV |
Side by side
- Both are Adventure games on Steam.
- ENCODYA (2021) is 2 years older than Cat's Request (2023).
- Cat's Request scores higher on Steam reviews (97% positive) than ENCODYA (71.2% positive).
- Cat's Request is currently ~82% cheaper on Steam than ENCODYA (4.49 USD vs. 24.99 USD).
- ENCODYA is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; Cat's Request has no Deck rating yet.
ENCODYA vs Cat's Request — FAQ
- Should I play ENCODYA or Cat's Request first?
- If you want chronology, ENCODYA (2021) came out before Cat's Request (2023). 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 ENCODYA and Cat's Request 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 ENCODYA run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — ENCODYA is rated Deck Playable by Valve. Cat's Request doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.