Choose Mind
Choose Mind if you want a RPG experience. Mind launched in 2022.
Mind vs Ether Loop
Mind and Ether Loop both land in Action, 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 share Action, Indie on Steam. Ether Loop (2020) is 2 years older than Mind (2022). Ether Loop scores higher on Steam reviews (71% positive) than Mind (66.7% 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 Ether Loop
Choose Ether Loop if you want an Adventure game with Steam Leaderboards. On Steam, it's currently about 33% cheaper on the Steam Store. Ether Loop launched in 2020.
Both Mind and Ether Loop sit in Action and 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
 Mind |  Ether Loop | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2022 | 2020 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, RPG | Action, Indie, Adventure |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Deck Playable |
| Price | 17.99 USD | 11.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 66.7% positive (60 reviews) | 71% positive (138 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | WHIRLLAXY LIMITED | Moon Lens |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie on Steam.
- Ether Loop (2020) is 2 years older than Mind (2022).
- Ether Loop scores higher on Steam reviews (71% positive) than Mind (66.7% positive).
- Ether Loop is currently ~33% cheaper on Steam than Mind (11.99 USD vs. 17.99 USD).
- Ether Loop is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; Mind has no Deck rating yet.
Mind vs Ether Loop — FAQ
- Should I play Mind or Ether Loop first?
- If you want chronology, Ether Loop (2020) came out before Mind (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 Mind and Ether Loop similar?
- They overlap on Action, 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.