Choose Chained Echoes
Choose Chained Echoes if it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. 4,511 Steam reviews back the pick.
Chained Echoes vs The Secret of Varonis
Chained Echoes and The Secret of Varonis both land in Indie, 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 share Indie, RPG on Steam. Chained Echoes (2022) is 2 years older than The Secret of Varonis (2024). The Secret of Varonis scores higher on Steam reviews (100% positive) than Chained Echoes (90.2% 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 The Secret of Varonis
Choose The Secret of Varonis if it's currently about 44% cheaper on the Steam Store. The Secret of Varonis launched in 2024.
Both Chained Echoes and The Secret of Varonis sit in Indie and 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
 Chained Echoes |  The Secret of Varonis | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2022 | 2024 |
| Genres | Indie, RPG | Indie, RPG |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows, macOS |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Deck Playable |
| Price | 24.99 USD | 13.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 90.2% positive (4,511 reviews) | 100% positive (71 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Umami Tiger (Matthias Linda) | Wombat Logic |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, RPG on Steam.
- Chained Echoes (2022) is 2 years older than The Secret of Varonis (2024).
- The Secret of Varonis scores higher on Steam reviews (100% positive) than Chained Echoes (90.2% positive).
- The Secret of Varonis is currently ~44% cheaper on Steam than Chained Echoes (13.99 USD vs. 24.99 USD).
- Steam Deck: Chained Echoes is Deck Verified, The Secret of Varonis is Deck Playable.
Chained Echoes vs The Secret of Varonis — FAQ
- Should I play Chained Echoes or The Secret of Varonis first?
- If you want chronology, Chained Echoes (2022) came out before The Secret of Varonis (2024). 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 Chained Echoes and The Secret of Varonis similar?
- They overlap on Indie, 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.