Choose Synthesis Universe -Episode 00-
Choose Synthesis Universe -Episode 00- if you want an Adventure game with Tracked Controller Support and VR Only. Synthesis Universe -Episode 00- launched in 2019.
Synthesis Universe -Episode 00- vs A.R.M.: Absolutely Reliable Machine
Synthesis Universe -Episode 00- and A.R.M.: Absolutely Reliable Machine both land in Indie, 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, Casual on Steam. Synthesis Universe -Episode 00- (2019) is 1 year older than A.R.M.: Absolutely Reliable Machine (2020). A.R.M.: Absolutely Reliable Machine is currently ~50% cheaper on Steam than Synthesis Universe -Episode 00- (4.99 USD vs. 9.99 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 A.R.M.: Absolutely Reliable Machine
Choose A.R.M.: Absolutely Reliable Machine if you want an Action and Strategy experience. On Steam, it's currently about 50% cheaper on the Steam Store. A.R.M.: Absolutely Reliable Machine launched in 2020.
Both Synthesis Universe -Episode 00- and A.R.M.: Absolutely Reliable Machine sit in Indie 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
 Synthesis Universe -Episode 00- |  A.R.M.: Absolutely Reliable Machine | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2019 | 2020 |
| Genres | Indie, Adventure, Casual | Action, Strategy, Indie, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 9.99 USD | 4.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 86.2% positive (29 reviews) | 4 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | OlivierJT | Nevertheless Studio |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Casual on Steam.
- Synthesis Universe -Episode 00- (2019) is 1 year older than A.R.M.: Absolutely Reliable Machine (2020).
- A.R.M.: Absolutely Reliable Machine is currently ~50% cheaper on Steam than Synthesis Universe -Episode 00- (4.99 USD vs. 9.99 USD).
Synthesis Universe -Episode 00- vs A.R.M.: Absolutely Reliable Machine — FAQ
- Should I play Synthesis Universe -Episode 00- or A.R.M.: Absolutely Reliable Machine first?
- If you want chronology, Synthesis Universe -Episode 00- (2019) came out before A.R.M.: Absolutely Reliable Machine (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 Synthesis Universe -Episode 00- and A.R.M.: Absolutely Reliable Machine similar?
- They overlap on Indie, 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.