Choose The Abnormal Place
Choose The Abnormal Place if it's currently about 24% cheaper on the Steam Store. The Abnormal Place launched in 2021.
The Abnormal Place vs Orphans
The Abnormal Place and Orphans 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. The Abnormal Place (2021) is 4 years older than Orphans (2025). The Abnormal Place is currently ~24% cheaper on Steam than Orphans (12.99 USD vs. 16.99 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 Orphans
Choose Orphans if it's the newer release (2025) and ships with the modern feature baseline. Orphans launched in 2025.
Both The Abnormal Place and Orphans 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
 The Abnormal Place |  Orphans | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2021 | 2025 |
| Genres | Indie, Adventure | Indie, Adventure |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 12.99 USD | 16.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 2 reviews | 5 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Berserker Interactive | Infinity Gears Studios |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Adventure on Steam.
- The Abnormal Place (2021) is 4 years older than Orphans (2025).
- The Abnormal Place is currently ~24% cheaper on Steam than Orphans (12.99 USD vs. 16.99 USD).
The Abnormal Place vs Orphans — FAQ
- Should I play The Abnormal Place or Orphans first?
- If you want chronology, The Abnormal Place (2021) came out before Orphans (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 The Abnormal Place and Orphans 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.