Choose Viewfinder
Choose Viewfinder if it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. 5,844 Steam reviews back the pick.
Viewfinder vs Player Non Player
Viewfinder and Player Non Player 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. Viewfinder (2023) is 1 year older than Player Non Player (2024). Player Non Player scores higher on Steam reviews (100% positive) than Viewfinder (92.5% 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 Player Non Player
Choose Player Non Player if you want a Simulation experience. On Steam, it's currently about 60% cheaper on the Steam Store. Player Non Player launched in 2024.
Both Viewfinder and Player Non Player sit in 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
 Viewfinder |  Player Non Player | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2023 | 2024 |
| Genres | Indie, Adventure | Indie, Adventure, Simulation |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows, macOS |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Unrated |
| Price | 24.99 USD | 9.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 92.5% positive (5,844 reviews) | 100% positive (25 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Sad Owl Studios | Jonathan Coryn |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Adventure on Steam.
- Viewfinder (2023) is 1 year older than Player Non Player (2024).
- Player Non Player scores higher on Steam reviews (100% positive) than Viewfinder (92.5% positive).
- Player Non Player is currently ~60% cheaper on Steam than Viewfinder (9.99 USD vs. 24.99 USD).
- Viewfinder is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Player Non Player has no Deck rating yet.
Viewfinder vs Player Non Player — FAQ
- Should I play Viewfinder or Player Non Player first?
- If you want chronology, Viewfinder (2023) came out before Player Non Player (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 Viewfinder and Player Non Player 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.
- Does Viewfinder run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Viewfinder is rated Deck Verified by Valve. Player Non Player doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.