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Through the Nightmares vs THE HELMINTHS

Through the Nightmares and THE HELMINTHS both land in Action, Indie 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 on Steam. Through the Nightmares (2025) is 2 years older than THE HELMINTHS (2027). Through the Nightmares is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; THE HELMINTHS has no Deck rating yet. 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 Through the Nightmares

Choose Through the Nightmares if you want the Stereo Sound, Surround Sound, and Keyboard Only Option side of the pairing. On Steam, it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. Through the Nightmares launched in 2025.

Choose THE HELMINTHS

Choose THE HELMINTHS if you want the DualShock Controller Support side of the pairing. THE HELMINTHS launched in 2027.

Both Through the Nightmares and THE HELMINTHS sit in Action and Indie 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

Through the Nightmares vs THE HELMINTHS — Steam metadata comparison
Through the Nightmares — Steam game coverThrough the NightmaresTHE HELMINTHS — Steam game coverTHE HELMINTHS
Released20252027
GenresAction, IndieAction, Indie
PlatformsWindowsWindows, macOS, Linux
Steam DeckDeck VerifiedUnrated
Price19.99 USDPrice unknown
Steam reviews100% positive (27 reviews)—
MultiplayerSingle-player onlySingle-player only
DevelopersSandman TeamDon't Bark

Side by side

Through the Nightmares vs THE HELMINTHS — FAQ

Should I play Through the Nightmares or THE HELMINTHS first?
If you want chronology, Through the Nightmares (2025) came out before THE HELMINTHS (2027). 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 Through the Nightmares and THE HELMINTHS similar?
They overlap on Action, Indie 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 Through the Nightmares run on Steam Deck?
Yes — Through the Nightmares is rated Deck Verified by Valve. THE HELMINTHS doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.
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