Choose Syberia: The World Before
Choose Syberia: The World Before if it's currently about 47% cheaper on the Steam Store. 1,267 Steam reviews back the pick.
Syberia: The World Before vs DESOLATIUM
Syberia: The World Before and DESOLATIUM 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. Syberia: The World Before (2022) is 2 years older than DESOLATIUM (2024). Syberia: The World Before scores higher on Steam reviews (86.3% positive) than DESOLATIUM (30% 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 DESOLATIUM
Choose DESOLATIUM if you want an Indie experience. On Steam, it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. DESOLATIUM launched in 2024.
Both Syberia: The World Before and DESOLATIUM 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
 Syberia: The World Before |  DESOLATIUM | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2022 | 2024 |
| Genres | Adventure | Indie, Adventure |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Deck Verified |
| Price | 7.99 USD | 14.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 86.3% positive (1,267 reviews) | 30% positive (10 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Microids Studio Paris | SUPERLUMEN |
Side by side
- Both are Adventure games on Steam.
- Syberia: The World Before (2022) is 2 years older than DESOLATIUM (2024).
- Syberia: The World Before scores higher on Steam reviews (86.3% positive) than DESOLATIUM (30% positive).
- Syberia: The World Before is currently ~47% cheaper on Steam than DESOLATIUM (7.99 USD vs. 14.99 USD).
- Steam Deck: Syberia: The World Before is Deck Playable, DESOLATIUM is Deck Verified.
Syberia: The World Before vs DESOLATIUM — FAQ
- Should I play Syberia: The World Before or DESOLATIUM first?
- If you want chronology, Syberia: The World Before (2022) came out before DESOLATIUM (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 Syberia: The World Before and DESOLATIUM 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.