Choose Antarctica 88
Choose Antarctica 88 if you want the Save Anytime side of the pairing. Antarctica 88 launched in 2020.
Antarctica 88 vs Horror Tale 2: Samantha
Antarctica 88 and Horror Tale 2: Samantha both land in Action, 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 Action, Indie, Adventure on Steam. Antarctica 88 (2020) is 3 years older than Horror Tale 2: Samantha (2023). Horror Tale 2: Samantha scores higher on Steam reviews (84.6% positive) than Antarctica 88 (81.6% 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 Horror Tale 2: Samantha
Choose Horror Tale 2: Samantha if it's the newer release (2023) and ships with the modern feature baseline. Horror Tale 2: Samantha launched in 2023.
Both Antarctica 88 and Horror Tale 2: Samantha sit in Action, Indie, and Adventure on Steam and both list Custom Volume Controls, Playable without Timed Input, and Adjustable Difficulty, 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
 Antarctica 88 |  Horror Tale 2: Samantha | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2020 | 2023 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Adventure | Action, Indie, Adventure |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 5.99 USD | 4.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 81.6% positive (98 reviews) | 84.6% positive (13 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Euphoria Games | Euphoria Games |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie, Adventure on Steam.
- Antarctica 88 (2020) is 3 years older than Horror Tale 2: Samantha (2023).
- Horror Tale 2: Samantha scores higher on Steam reviews (84.6% positive) than Antarctica 88 (81.6% positive).
- Horror Tale 2: Samantha is currently ~17% cheaper on Steam than Antarctica 88 (4.99 USD vs. 5.99 USD).
Antarctica 88 vs Horror Tale 2: Samantha — FAQ
- Should I play Antarctica 88 or Horror Tale 2: Samantha first?
- If you want chronology, Antarctica 88 (2020) came out before Horror Tale 2: Samantha (2023). 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 Antarctica 88 and Horror Tale 2: Samantha similar?
- They overlap on Action, 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.