Choose SIGNALIS
Choose SIGNALIS if it matches what drew you to this matchup. 20,164 Steam reviews back the pick.
SIGNALIS vs The Order of the Snake Scale
SIGNALIS and The Order of the Snake Scale 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. SIGNALIS (2022) is 2 years older than The Order of the Snake Scale (2024). SIGNALIS scores higher on Steam reviews (96.9% positive) than The Order of the Snake Scale (78.6% 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 Order of the Snake Scale
Choose The Order of the Snake Scale if it's currently about 55% cheaper on the Steam Store. The Order of the Snake Scale launched in 2024.
Both SIGNALIS and The Order of the Snake Scale 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
 SIGNALIS |  The Order of the Snake Scale | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2022 | 2024 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Adventure | Action, Indie, Adventure |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Deck Verified |
| Price | 19.99 USD | 8.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 96.9% positive (20,164 reviews) | 78.6% positive (14 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | rose-engine | FM Simple Games Studio, Sons of Welder, Acid Arrow Studio |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie, Adventure on Steam.
- SIGNALIS (2022) is 2 years older than The Order of the Snake Scale (2024).
- SIGNALIS scores higher on Steam reviews (96.9% positive) than The Order of the Snake Scale (78.6% positive).
- The Order of the Snake Scale is currently ~55% cheaper on Steam than SIGNALIS (8.99 USD vs. 19.99 USD).
- Both are Deck Verified.
SIGNALIS vs The Order of the Snake Scale — FAQ
- Should I play SIGNALIS or The Order of the Snake Scale first?
- If you want chronology, SIGNALIS (2022) came out before The Order of the Snake Scale (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 SIGNALIS and The Order of the Snake Scale 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.
- Do SIGNALIS and The Order of the Snake Scale both run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — both are Steam Deck Verified, meaning Valve confirms they run with full controller support, legible text, and default settings out of the box.