Choose Viewfinder
Choose Viewfinder if you want an Indie experience. On Steam, it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. 5,844 Steam reviews back the pick.
Viewfinder vs Alien Video Game Scientist
Viewfinder and Alien Video Game Scientist 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. Viewfinder (2023) is 2 years older than Alien Video Game Scientist (2025). Alien Video Game Scientist is currently ~80% cheaper on Steam than Viewfinder (4.99 USD vs. 24.99 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 Alien Video Game Scientist
Choose Alien Video Game Scientist if you want an Action game with Steam Leaderboards, Subtitle Options, and Camera Comfort. On Steam, it's currently about 80% cheaper on the Steam Store. Alien Video Game Scientist launched in 2025.
Both Viewfinder and Alien Video Game Scientist 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
 Viewfinder |  Alien Video Game Scientist | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2023 | 2025 |
| Genres | Indie, Adventure | Action, Adventure |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Unrated |
| Price | 24.99 USD | 4.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 92.5% positive (5,844 reviews) | 5 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Sad Owl Studios | Alan Robinson |
Side by side
- Both are Adventure games on Steam.
- Viewfinder (2023) is 2 years older than Alien Video Game Scientist (2025).
- Alien Video Game Scientist is currently ~80% cheaper on Steam than Viewfinder (4.99 USD vs. 24.99 USD).
- Viewfinder is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Alien Video Game Scientist has no Deck rating yet.
Viewfinder vs Alien Video Game Scientist — FAQ
- Should I play Viewfinder or Alien Video Game Scientist first?
- If you want chronology, Viewfinder (2023) came out before Alien Video Game Scientist (2025). 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 Alien Video Game Scientist 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 Viewfinder run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Viewfinder is rated Deck Verified by Valve. Alien Video Game Scientist doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.