Choose Countess in Crimson
Choose Countess in Crimson if it matches what drew you to this matchup. Countess in Crimson launched in 2023.
Countess in Crimson vs Bad Memories
Countess in Crimson and Bad Memories both land in Indie, Adventure, 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, Adventure, Casual on Steam. Bad Memories (2021) is 2 years older than Countess in Crimson (2023). Bad Memories scores higher on Steam reviews (84.9% positive) than Countess in Crimson (79.9% 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 Bad Memories
Choose Bad Memories if you want an Early Access experience. On Steam, it carries the stronger Steam consensus at 84.9% positive across 324 reviews.
Both Countess in Crimson and Bad Memories sit in Indie, Adventure, and Casual 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
 Countess in Crimson |  Bad Memories | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2023 | 2021 |
| Genres | Indie, Adventure, Casual | Indie, Adventure, Casual, Early Access |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Deck Playable |
| Price | 9.99 USD | 8.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 79.9% positive (353 reviews) | 84.9% positive (324 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Digital Seductions | bmrec |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Adventure, Casual on Steam.
- Bad Memories (2021) is 2 years older than Countess in Crimson (2023).
- Bad Memories scores higher on Steam reviews (84.9% positive) than Countess in Crimson (79.9% positive).
- Bad Memories is currently ~10% cheaper on Steam than Countess in Crimson (8.99 USD vs. 9.99 USD).
- Both are Deck Playable.
Countess in Crimson vs Bad Memories — FAQ
- Which is better, Countess in Crimson or Bad Memories?
- On Steam reviews Bad Memories scores higher (84.9% positive) than Countess in Crimson (79.9% positive). Both have enough reviews to trust the signal, so for players using reviews alone, Bad Memories is the safer pick. Genre fit still matters — check the side-by-side table for the categories each game lands in.
- Should I play Countess in Crimson or Bad Memories first?
- If you want chronology, Bad Memories (2021) came out before Countess in Crimson (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 Countess in Crimson and Bad Memories similar?
- They overlap on Indie, Adventure, 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.