Choose Derange
Choose Derange if it matches what drew you to this matchup. Derange launched in 2020.
Derange vs Evil Nightmares
Derange and Evil Nightmares both land in Adventure 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 Adventure games on Steam. Derange (2020) is 2 years older than Evil Nightmares (2022). Evil Nightmares is currently ~60% cheaper on Steam than Derange (1.99 USD vs. 4.99 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 Evil Nightmares
Choose Evil Nightmares if you want an Action and Indie experience. On Steam, it's currently about 60% cheaper on the Steam Store. Evil Nightmares launched in 2022.
Both Derange and Evil Nightmares sit in Adventure 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
 Derange |  Evil Nightmares | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2020 | 2022 |
| Genres | Adventure | Action, Indie, Adventure |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 4.99 USD | 1.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 65.5% positive (29 reviews) | 2 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Dark Gaia Studios | Xeaker |
Side by side
- Both are Adventure games on Steam.
- Derange (2020) is 2 years older than Evil Nightmares (2022).
- Evil Nightmares is currently ~60% cheaper on Steam than Derange (1.99 USD vs. 4.99 USD).
Derange vs Evil Nightmares — FAQ
- Should I play Derange or Evil Nightmares first?
- If you want chronology, Derange (2020) came out before Evil Nightmares (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 Derange and Evil Nightmares similar?
- They overlap on Adventure 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.