Choose Mists of Aiden
Choose Mists of Aiden if you want an Action and Indie experience. Mists of Aiden launched in 2020.
Mists of Aiden vs Fractured Perception
Mists of Aiden and Fractured Perception 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. Mists of Aiden (2020) is 5 years older than Fractured Perception (2025). Fractured Perception is currently ~57% cheaper on Steam than Mists of Aiden (2.99 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 Fractured Perception
Choose Fractured Perception if it's currently about 57% cheaper on the Steam Store. Fractured Perception launched in 2025.
Both Mists of Aiden and Fractured Perception 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
 Mists of Aiden |  Fractured Perception | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2020 | 2025 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Adventure | Adventure |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Unrated |
| Price | 6.99 USD | 2.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 90% positive (449 reviews) | 6 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Steppe Hare Studio | VHS |
Side by side
- Both are Adventure games on Steam.
- Mists of Aiden (2020) is 5 years older than Fractured Perception (2025).
- Fractured Perception is currently ~57% cheaper on Steam than Mists of Aiden (2.99 USD vs. 6.99 USD).
- Mists of Aiden is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; Fractured Perception has no Deck rating yet.
Mists of Aiden vs Fractured Perception — FAQ
- Should I play Mists of Aiden or Fractured Perception first?
- If you want chronology, Mists of Aiden (2020) came out before Fractured Perception (2025). 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 Fractured Perception 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.
- Does Mists of Aiden run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Mists of Aiden is rated Deck Playable by Valve. Fractured Perception doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.