Choose AnShi
Choose AnShi if it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. AnShi launched in 2021.
AnShi vs Real Nightmares
AnShi and Real Nightmares both land in Action, 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 Action, Indie, Adventure on Steam. AnShi (2021) is 2 years older than Real Nightmares (2023). Real Nightmares is currently ~72% cheaper on Steam than AnShi (4.99 USD vs. 17.99 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 Real Nightmares
Choose Real Nightmares if you want a Strategy experience. On Steam, it's currently about 72% cheaper on the Steam Store. Real Nightmares launched in 2023.
Both AnShi and Real Nightmares sit in Action, 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
 AnShi |  Real Nightmares | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2021 | 2023 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Adventure, Simulation, Casual | Action, Strategy, Indie, Adventure, Simulation, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Unrated |
| Price | 17.99 USD | 4.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 6 reviews | 1 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Andre Ledermüller, Heideland GameWorks | Hard Games Studios |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie, Adventure on Steam.
- AnShi (2021) is 2 years older than Real Nightmares (2023).
- Real Nightmares is currently ~72% cheaper on Steam than AnShi (4.99 USD vs. 17.99 USD).
- AnShi is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Real Nightmares has no Deck rating yet.
AnShi vs Real Nightmares — FAQ
- Should I play AnShi or Real Nightmares first?
- If you want chronology, AnShi (2021) came out before Real Nightmares (2023). 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 AnShi and Real Nightmares similar?
- They overlap on Action, 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 AnShi run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — AnShi is rated Deck Verified by Valve. Real Nightmares doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.