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THE IMPOSSIBLE vs SYON

THE IMPOSSIBLE and SYON both land in Indie, Adventure, Simulation 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, Simulation on Steam. THE IMPOSSIBLE (2020) is 4 years older than SYON (2024). SYON is currently ~20% cheaper on Steam than THE IMPOSSIBLE (3.99 USD vs. 4.99 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 THE IMPOSSIBLE

Choose THE IMPOSSIBLE if you want an Action and RPG game with Steam Timeline, Color Alternatives, and Playable without Timed Input. On Steam, it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. THE IMPOSSIBLE launched in 2020.

Choose SYON

Choose SYON if it's currently about 20% cheaper on the Steam Store. SYON launched in 2024.

Both THE IMPOSSIBLE and SYON sit in Indie, Adventure, and Simulation 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 IMPOSSIBLE vs SYON — Steam metadata comparison
THE IMPOSSIBLE — Steam game coverTHE IMPOSSIBLESYON — Steam game coverSYON
Released20202024
GenresAction, Indie, Adventure, Simulation, RPG, CasualIndie, Adventure, Simulation, Casual
PlatformsWindows, macOS, LinuxWindows, macOS
Steam DeckDeck VerifiedUnrated
Price4.99 USD3.99 USD
Steam reviews85% positive (133 reviews)1 reviews
MultiplayerSingle-player onlySingle-player only
DevelopersIMPOSSIBLE INC, AiremAury

Side by side

THE IMPOSSIBLE vs SYON — FAQ

Should I play THE IMPOSSIBLE or SYON first?
If you want chronology, THE IMPOSSIBLE (2020) came out before SYON (2024). 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 IMPOSSIBLE and SYON similar?
They overlap on Indie, Adventure, Simulation 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 THE IMPOSSIBLE run on Steam Deck?
Yes — THE IMPOSSIBLE is rated Deck Verified by Valve. SYON doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.
THE IMPOSSIBLE vs SYON — Verdict (2026) · imho.run