Choose The Secret of Retropolis
Choose The Secret of Retropolis if it matches what drew you to this matchup. The Secret of Retropolis launched in 2021.
The Secret of Retropolis vs DEUS EX MACHINA: Episode 1
The Secret of Retropolis and DEUS EX MACHINA: Episode 1 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. DEUS EX MACHINA: Episode 1 (2020) is 1 year older than The Secret of Retropolis (2021). DEUS EX MACHINA: Episode 1 is currently ~0% cheaper on Steam than The Secret of Retropolis (9.99 USD vs. 9.99 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 DEUS EX MACHINA: Episode 1
Choose DEUS EX MACHINA: Episode 1 if you want an Action experience. DEUS EX MACHINA: Episode 1 launched in 2020.
Both The Secret of Retropolis and DEUS EX MACHINA: Episode 1 sit in Indie and Adventure on Steam and both list Tracked Controller Support and VR Only, 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 Secret of Retropolis |  DEUS EX MACHINA: Episode 1 | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2021 | 2020 |
| Genres | Indie, Adventure | Action, Indie, Adventure |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 9.99 USD | 9.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 92.8% positive (152 reviews) | 1 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Peanut Button | Looksten Inc. |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Adventure on Steam.
- DEUS EX MACHINA: Episode 1 (2020) is 1 year older than The Secret of Retropolis (2021).
- DEUS EX MACHINA: Episode 1 is currently ~0% cheaper on Steam than The Secret of Retropolis (9.99 USD vs. 9.99 USD).
The Secret of Retropolis vs DEUS EX MACHINA: Episode 1 — FAQ
- Should I play The Secret of Retropolis or DEUS EX MACHINA: Episode 1 first?
- If you want chronology, DEUS EX MACHINA: Episode 1 (2020) came out before The Secret of Retropolis (2021). 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 Secret of Retropolis and DEUS EX MACHINA: Episode 1 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.