Choose Mirror Layers
Choose Mirror Layers if it matches what drew you to this matchup. Mirror Layers launched in 2021.
Mirror Layers vs Department 14
Mirror Layers and Department 14 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. Mirror Layers (2021) is 2 years older than Department 14 (2023). Department 14 is currently ~30% cheaper on Steam than Mirror Layers (6.99 USD vs. 9.99 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 Department 14
Choose Department 14 if you want an Early Access experience. On Steam, it's currently about 30% cheaper on the Steam Store. Department 14 launched in 2023.
Both Mirror Layers and Department 14 sit in Action, Indie, and 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
 Mirror Layers |  Department 14 | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2021 | 2023 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Adventure | Action, Indie, Adventure, Early Access |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 9.99 USD | 6.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 93% positive (71 reviews) | 5 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Revolab, Ivan Zanotti's MyMadnessWorks | Menge Studio |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie, Adventure on Steam.
- Mirror Layers (2021) is 2 years older than Department 14 (2023).
- Department 14 is currently ~30% cheaper on Steam than Mirror Layers (6.99 USD vs. 9.99 USD).
Mirror Layers vs Department 14 — FAQ
- Should I play Mirror Layers or Department 14 first?
- If you want chronology, Mirror Layers (2021) came out before Department 14 (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 Mirror Layers and Department 14 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.