Choose THE IMPOSSIBLE
Choose THE IMPOSSIBLE if you want an Action experience. On Steam, it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. THE IMPOSSIBLE launched in 2020.
THE IMPOSSIBLE vs 历史的回旋(History in Retrospect)
THE IMPOSSIBLE and 历史的回旋(History in Retrospect) 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 is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; 历史的回旋(History in Retrospect) 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 历史的回旋(History in Retrospect)
Choose 历史的回旋(History in Retrospect) if you want an Early Access game with Steam Leaderboards, Custom Volume Controls, and Save Anytime.
Both THE IMPOSSIBLE and 历史的回旋(History in Retrospect) sit in Indie, Adventure, and Simulation on Steam and both list Steam Timeline, Color Alternatives, and Playable without Timed Input, 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 |  历史的回旋(History in Retrospect) | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2020 | — |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Adventure, Simulation, RPG, Casual | Indie, Adventure, Simulation, RPG, Casual, Early Access |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Unrated |
| Price | 4.99 USD | Price unknown |
| Steam reviews | 85% positive (133 reviews) | — |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | IMPOSSIBLE INC, Airem | FiFi Bunny, 灰仔兔动漫社 |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Adventure, Simulation on Steam.
- THE IMPOSSIBLE is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; 历史的回旋(History in Retrospect) has no Deck rating yet.
THE IMPOSSIBLE vs 历史的回旋(History in Retrospect) — FAQ
- Are THE IMPOSSIBLE and 历史的回旋(History in Retrospect) 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. 历史的回旋(History in Retrospect) doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.