Choose INDIKA
Choose INDIKA if it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. 2,313 Steam reviews back the pick.
INDIKA vs The Event
INDIKA and The Event both land in 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 are Adventure games on Steam. INDIKA (2024) is 2 years older than The Event (2026). The Event scores higher on Steam reviews (93.8% positive) than INDIKA (89.2% positive). 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 Event
Choose The Event if you want an Indie game with Stereo Sound and #category_playable_at_your_own_pace. On Steam, it's currently about 78% cheaper on the Steam Store. The Event launched in 2026.
Both INDIKA and The Event sit in 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
 INDIKA |  The Event | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2024 | 2026 |
| Genres | Adventure | Indie, Adventure |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Unrated |
| Price | 24.99 USD | 5.49 USD |
| Steam reviews | 89.2% positive (2,313 reviews) | 93.8% positive (48 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Odd Meter | Lazy Games |
Side by side
- Both are Adventure games on Steam.
- INDIKA (2024) is 2 years older than The Event (2026).
- The Event scores higher on Steam reviews (93.8% positive) than INDIKA (89.2% positive).
- The Event is currently ~78% cheaper on Steam than INDIKA (5.49 USD vs. 24.99 USD).
- INDIKA is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; The Event has no Deck rating yet.
INDIKA vs The Event — FAQ
- Should I play INDIKA or The Event first?
- If you want chronology, INDIKA (2024) came out before The Event (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 INDIKA and The Event similar?
- They overlap on 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 INDIKA run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — INDIKA is rated Deck Verified by Valve. The Event doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.