Choose The Tartarus Key
Choose The Tartarus Key if you want the Subtitle Options and Save Anytime side of the pairing. The Tartarus Key launched in 2023.
The Tartarus Key vs The Call Button
The Tartarus Key and The Call Button 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. The Tartarus Key (2023) is 3 years older than The Call Button (2026). 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 Call Button
Choose The Call Button if you want an Indie game with DualShock Controller Support. On Steam, it's the newer release (2026) and ships with the modern feature baseline. The Call Button launched in 2026.
Both The Tartarus Key and The Call Button sit in Adventure on Steam and both list Camera Comfort, Custom Volume Controls, and Stereo Sound, 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
 The Tartarus Key |  The Call Button | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2023 | 2026 |
| Genres | Adventure | Indie, Adventure |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 19.99 USD | Price unknown |
| Steam reviews | 95.4% positive (195 reviews) | — |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Vertical Reach | Somnatide Studio |
Side by side
- Both are Adventure games on Steam.
- The Tartarus Key (2023) is 3 years older than The Call Button (2026).
The Tartarus Key vs The Call Button — FAQ
- Should I play The Tartarus Key or The Call Button first?
- If you want chronology, The Tartarus Key (2023) came out before The Call Button (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 The Tartarus Key and The Call Button 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.