Choose Synthesis Universe -Episode 00-
Choose Synthesis Universe -Episode 00- if you want the Tracked Controller Support and VR Only side of the pairing. Synthesis Universe -Episode 00- launched in 2019.
Synthesis Universe -Episode 00- vs Otherside
Synthesis Universe -Episode 00- and Otherside 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. Synthesis Universe -Episode 00- (2019) is 1 year older than Otherside (2020). Otherside scores higher on Steam reviews (100% positive) than Synthesis Universe -Episode 00- (86.2% 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 Otherside
Choose Otherside if you want a Simulation experience. On Steam, it's currently about 90% cheaper on the Steam Store. Otherside launched in 2020.
Both Synthesis Universe -Episode 00- and Otherside 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
 Synthesis Universe -Episode 00- |  Otherside | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2019 | 2020 |
| Genres | Indie, Adventure, Casual | Indie, Adventure, Simulation, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 9.99 USD | 0.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 86.2% positive (29 reviews) | 100% positive (14 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | OlivierJT | Ben Lapid |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Adventure, Casual on Steam.
- Synthesis Universe -Episode 00- (2019) is 1 year older than Otherside (2020).
- Otherside scores higher on Steam reviews (100% positive) than Synthesis Universe -Episode 00- (86.2% positive).
- Otherside is currently ~90% cheaper on Steam than Synthesis Universe -Episode 00- (0.99 USD vs. 9.99 USD).
Synthesis Universe -Episode 00- vs Otherside — FAQ
- Should I play Synthesis Universe -Episode 00- or Otherside first?
- If you want chronology, Synthesis Universe -Episode 00- (2019) came out before Otherside (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 Otherside 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.