Choose Olija
Choose Olija if it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. Olija launched in 2021.
Olija vs Edgar's Poetical Nightmare
Olija and Edgar's Poetical Nightmare 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. Olija (2021) is 1 year older than Edgar's Poetical Nightmare (2022). Edgar's Poetical Nightmare is currently ~73% cheaper on Steam than Olija (3.99 USD vs. 14.99 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 Edgar's Poetical Nightmare
Choose Edgar's Poetical Nightmare if you want a Strategy experience. On Steam, it's currently about 73% cheaper on the Steam Store. Edgar's Poetical Nightmare launched in 2022.
Both Olija and Edgar's Poetical Nightmare 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
 Olija |  Edgar's Poetical Nightmare | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2021 | 2022 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Adventure | Action, Strategy, Indie, Adventure |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Unrated |
| Price | 14.99 USD | 3.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 89.4% positive (387 reviews) | 3 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Skeleton Crew Studio, Thomas Olsson | Spacefarer Games Limited |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie, Adventure on Steam.
- Olija (2021) is 1 year older than Edgar's Poetical Nightmare (2022).
- Edgar's Poetical Nightmare is currently ~73% cheaper on Steam than Olija (3.99 USD vs. 14.99 USD).
- Olija is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Edgar's Poetical Nightmare has no Deck rating yet.
Olija vs Edgar's Poetical Nightmare — FAQ
- Should I play Olija or Edgar's Poetical Nightmare first?
- If you want chronology, Olija (2021) came out before Edgar's Poetical Nightmare (2022). 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 Olija and Edgar's Poetical Nightmare 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.
- Does Olija run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Olija is rated Deck Verified by Valve. Edgar's Poetical Nightmare doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.