Choose Mists of Aiden
Choose Mists of Aiden if you want an Action experience. Mists of Aiden launched in 2020.
Mists of Aiden vs The Method of Hiding a Body
Mists of Aiden and The Method of Hiding a Body 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. Mists of Aiden (2020) is 4 years older than The Method of Hiding a Body (2024). The Method of Hiding a Body is currently ~43% cheaper on Steam than Mists of Aiden (3.99 USD vs. 6.99 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 Method of Hiding a Body
Choose The Method of Hiding a Body if it's currently about 43% cheaper on the Steam Store. The Method of Hiding a Body launched in 2024.
Both Mists of Aiden and The Method of Hiding a Body 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
 Mists of Aiden |  The Method of Hiding a Body | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2020 | 2024 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Adventure | Indie, Adventure |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Unrated |
| Price | 6.99 USD | 3.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 90% positive (449 reviews) | 5 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Steppe Hare Studio | Sea of Ghosts |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Adventure on Steam.
- Mists of Aiden (2020) is 4 years older than The Method of Hiding a Body (2024).
- The Method of Hiding a Body is currently ~43% cheaper on Steam than Mists of Aiden (3.99 USD vs. 6.99 USD).
- Mists of Aiden is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; The Method of Hiding a Body has no Deck rating yet.
Mists of Aiden vs The Method of Hiding a Body — FAQ
- Should I play Mists of Aiden or The Method of Hiding a Body first?
- If you want chronology, Mists of Aiden (2020) came out before The Method of Hiding a Body (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 Mists of Aiden and The Method of Hiding a Body 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.
- Does Mists of Aiden run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Mists of Aiden is rated Deck Playable by Valve. The Method of Hiding a Body doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.