Choose 171
Choose 171 if you want an Indie and Adventure experience. 171 launched in 2022.
171 vs Withdrawal
171 and Withdrawal both land in Action, Early Access 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, Early Access on Steam. 171 (2022) is 4 years older than Withdrawal (2026). Withdrawal is currently ~90% cheaper on Steam than 171 (1.99 USD vs. 19.99 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 Withdrawal
Choose Withdrawal if you want the Custom Volume Controls, Stereo Sound, and Surround Sound side of the pairing. On Steam, it's currently about 90% cheaper on the Steam Store. Withdrawal launched in 2026.
Both 171 and Withdrawal sit in Action and Early Access 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
 171 |  Withdrawal | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2022 | 2026 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Adventure, Early Access | Action, Early Access |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Unsupported | Unrated |
| Price | 19.99 USD | 1.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 74% positive (411 reviews) | — |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Betagames Group | arijxn |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Early Access on Steam.
- 171 (2022) is 4 years older than Withdrawal (2026).
- Withdrawal is currently ~90% cheaper on Steam than 171 (1.99 USD vs. 19.99 USD).
- 171 is Deck Unsupported on Steam Deck; Withdrawal has no Deck rating yet.
171 vs Withdrawal — FAQ
- Should I play 171 or Withdrawal first?
- If you want chronology, 171 (2022) came out before Withdrawal (2026). 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 171 and Withdrawal similar?
- They overlap on Action, Early Access 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.