Choose The Amazing Fantastics: Issue 1
Choose The Amazing Fantastics: Issue 1 if it's currently about 60% cheaper on the Steam Store. The Amazing Fantastics: Issue 1 launched in 2020.
The Amazing Fantastics: Issue 1 vs Chained Echoes
The Amazing Fantastics: Issue 1 and Chained Echoes both land in RPG 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 RPG games on Steam. The Amazing Fantastics: Issue 1 (2020) is 2 years older than Chained Echoes (2022). Chained Echoes scores higher on Steam reviews (90.2% positive) than The Amazing Fantastics: Issue 1 (75% 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 Chained Echoes
Choose Chained Echoes if you want an Indie experience. On Steam, it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. 4,511 Steam reviews back the pick.
Both The Amazing Fantastics: Issue 1 and Chained Echoes sit in RPG 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
 The Amazing Fantastics: Issue 1 |  Chained Echoes | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2020 | 2022 |
| Genres | RPG | Indie, RPG |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Deck Verified |
| Price | 9.99 USD | 24.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 75% positive (16 reviews) | 90.2% positive (4,511 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Neon Arkade Games | Umami Tiger (Matthias Linda) |
Side by side
- Both are RPG games on Steam.
- The Amazing Fantastics: Issue 1 (2020) is 2 years older than Chained Echoes (2022).
- Chained Echoes scores higher on Steam reviews (90.2% positive) than The Amazing Fantastics: Issue 1 (75% positive).
- The Amazing Fantastics: Issue 1 is currently ~60% cheaper on Steam than Chained Echoes (9.99 USD vs. 24.99 USD).
- Steam Deck: The Amazing Fantastics: Issue 1 is Deck Playable, Chained Echoes is Deck Verified.
The Amazing Fantastics: Issue 1 vs Chained Echoes — FAQ
- Should I play The Amazing Fantastics: Issue 1 or Chained Echoes first?
- If you want chronology, The Amazing Fantastics: Issue 1 (2020) came out before Chained Echoes (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 The Amazing Fantastics: Issue 1 and Chained Echoes similar?
- They overlap on RPG 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.