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Kraken Academy!! vs What Lies in the Multiverse

Kraken Academy!! and What Lies in the Multiverse 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. Kraken Academy!! (2021) is 1 year older than What Lies in the Multiverse (2022). What Lies in the Multiverse scores higher on Steam reviews (91.2% positive) than Kraken Academy!! (89.1% 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 Kraken Academy!!

Choose Kraken Academy!! if you want a RPG game with Camera Comfort, Custom Volume Controls, and Keyboard Only Option. On Steam, it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. Kraken Academy!! launched in 2021.

Choose What Lies in the Multiverse

Choose What Lies in the Multiverse if it carries the stronger Steam consensus at 91.2% positive across 215 reviews.

Both Kraken Academy!! and What Lies in the Multiverse sit in Indie, 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

Kraken Academy!! vs What Lies in the Multiverse — Steam metadata comparison
Kraken Academy!! — Steam game coverKraken Academy!!What Lies in the Multiverse — Steam game coverWhat Lies in the Multiverse
Released20212022
GenresIndie, Adventure, RPG, CasualIndie, Adventure, Casual
PlatformsWindows, macOS, LinuxWindows
Steam DeckDeck VerifiedDeck Unsupported
Price17.99 USD14.99 USD
Steam reviews89.1% positive (238 reviews)91.2% positive (215 reviews)
MultiplayerSingle-player onlySingle-player only
DevelopersHappy Broccoli GamesStudio Voyager, IguanaBee

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Kraken Academy!! vs What Lies in the Multiverse — FAQ

Which is better, Kraken Academy!! or What Lies in the Multiverse?
On Steam reviews What Lies in the Multiverse scores higher (91.2% positive) than Kraken Academy!! (89.1% positive). Both have enough reviews to trust the signal, so for players using reviews alone, What Lies in the Multiverse is the safer pick. Genre fit still matters — check the side-by-side table for the categories each game lands in.
Should I play Kraken Academy!! or What Lies in the Multiverse first?
If you want chronology, Kraken Academy!! (2021) came out before What Lies in the Multiverse (2022). 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 Kraken Academy!! and What Lies in the Multiverse 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.
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