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The Void of Desires vs Self Simulated

The Void of Desires and Self Simulated both land in Indie 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 Indie games on Steam. The Void of Desires (2019) is 8 years older than Self Simulated (2027). 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 The Void of Desires

Choose The Void of Desires if it matches what drew you to this matchup. The Void of Desires launched in 2019.

Choose Self Simulated

Choose Self Simulated if you want an Action and Adventure game with DualShock Controller Support, Gamepad Recommended, and Adjustable Text Size. On Steam, it's the newer release (2027) and ships with the modern feature baseline. Self Simulated launched in 2027.

Both The Void of Desires and Self Simulated sit in Indie 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 Void of Desires vs Self Simulated — Steam metadata comparison
The Void of Desires — Steam game coverThe Void of DesiresSelf Simulated — Steam game coverSelf Simulated
Released20192027
GenresIndieAction, Indie, Adventure
PlatformsWindowsWindows
Steam DeckUnratedUnrated
Price2.99 USDPrice unknown
Steam reviews
MultiplayerSingle-player onlySingle-player only
DevelopersCurrant Games2nd Law Games

Side by side

The Void of Desires vs Self Simulated — FAQ

Should I play The Void of Desires or Self Simulated first?
If you want chronology, The Void of Desires (2019) came out before Self Simulated (2027). 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 Void of Desires and Self Simulated similar?
They overlap on Indie 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.