Choose TERMINUS
Choose TERMINUS if you want the Tracked Controller Support side of the pairing. TERMINUS launched in 2020.
TERMINUS vs Diatribes
TERMINUS and Diatribes both land in Indie, Casual 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, Casual on Steam. TERMINUS (2020) is 4 years older than Diatribes (2024). Diatribes is currently ~63% cheaper on Steam than TERMINUS (2.99 USD vs. 7.99 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 Diatribes
Choose Diatribes if you want an Adventure experience. On Steam, it's currently about 63% cheaper on the Steam Store. Diatribes launched in 2024.
Both TERMINUS and Diatribes sit in Indie and Casual on Steam and both list VR Only, 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
 TERMINUS |  Diatribes | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2020 | 2024 |
| Genres | Indie, Casual | Indie, Adventure, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 7.99 USD | 2.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 95.5% positive (22 reviews) | 2 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Showbag Entertainment | Most Ancient |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Casual on Steam.
- TERMINUS (2020) is 4 years older than Diatribes (2024).
- Diatribes is currently ~63% cheaper on Steam than TERMINUS (2.99 USD vs. 7.99 USD).
TERMINUS vs Diatribes — FAQ
- Should I play TERMINUS or Diatribes first?
- If you want chronology, TERMINUS (2020) came out before Diatribes (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 TERMINUS and Diatribes similar?
- They overlap on Indie, Casual 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.