Choose HalloweenStory
Choose HalloweenStory if it matches what drew you to this matchup. HalloweenStory launched in 2019.
HalloweenStory vs Vylan
HalloweenStory and Vylan both land in Action, 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 Action, Adventure, Casual on Steam. HalloweenStory (2019) is 2 years older than Vylan (2021). Vylan is currently ~38% cheaper on Steam than HalloweenStory (7.99 USD vs. 12.99 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 Vylan
Choose Vylan if you want a Strategy and Indie game with Color Alternatives, Camera Comfort, and Custom Volume Controls. On Steam, it's currently about 38% cheaper on the Steam Store. Vylan launched in 2021.
Both HalloweenStory and Vylan sit in Action, Adventure, and Casual 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
 HalloweenStory |  Vylan | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2019 | 2021 |
| Genres | Action, Adventure, Casual | Action, Strategy, Indie, Adventure, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 12.99 USD | 7.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 4 reviews | 6 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Dnovel | Jesse Madyson |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Adventure, Casual on Steam.
- HalloweenStory (2019) is 2 years older than Vylan (2021).
- Vylan is currently ~38% cheaper on Steam than HalloweenStory (7.99 USD vs. 12.99 USD).
HalloweenStory vs Vylan — FAQ
- Should I play HalloweenStory or Vylan first?
- If you want chronology, HalloweenStory (2019) came out before Vylan (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 HalloweenStory and Vylan similar?
- They overlap on Action, 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.