Choose Over the Alps
Choose Over the Alps if it matches what drew you to this matchup. Over the Alps launched in 2020.
Over the Alps vs The Meridian
Over the Alps and The Meridian both land in Indie, 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 share Indie, Adventure on Steam. Over the Alps (2020) is 6 years older than The Meridian (2026). The Meridian is currently ~72% cheaper on Steam than Over the Alps (3.59 USD vs. 12.99 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 The Meridian
Choose The Meridian if you want a RPG game with Custom Volume Controls, Playable without Timed Input, and Mouse Only Option. On Steam, it's currently about 72% cheaper on the Steam Store. The Meridian launched in 2026.
Both Over the Alps and The Meridian sit in Indie and 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
 Over the Alps |  The Meridian | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2020 | 2026 |
| Genres | Indie, Adventure | Indie, Adventure, RPG |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 12.99 USD | 3.59 USD |
| Steam reviews | 92.2% positive (116 reviews) | 1 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Stave Studios | PlayBook |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Adventure on Steam.
- Over the Alps (2020) is 6 years older than The Meridian (2026).
- The Meridian is currently ~72% cheaper on Steam than Over the Alps (3.59 USD vs. 12.99 USD).
Over the Alps vs The Meridian — FAQ
- Should I play Over the Alps or The Meridian first?
- If you want chronology, Over the Alps (2020) came out before The Meridian (2026). 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 Over the Alps and The Meridian similar?
- They overlap on Indie, 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.