Choose The Mermaid of Zennor
Choose The Mermaid of Zennor if it's currently about 75% cheaper on the Steam Store. The Mermaid of Zennor launched in 2021.
The Mermaid of Zennor vs Argyle Manor, Book 1: Away From The Sun
The Mermaid of Zennor and Argyle Manor, Book 1: Away From The Sun 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. The Mermaid of Zennor (2021) is 3 years older than Argyle Manor, Book 1: Away From The Sun (2024). The Mermaid of Zennor is currently ~75% cheaper on Steam than Argyle Manor, Book 1: Away From The Sun (4.99 USD vs. 19.99 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 Argyle Manor, Book 1: Away From The Sun
Choose Argyle Manor, Book 1: Away From The Sun if you want an Adventure experience. On Steam, it's the newer release (2024) and ships with the modern feature baseline. Argyle Manor, Book 1: Away From The Sun launched in 2024.
Both The Mermaid of Zennor and Argyle Manor, Book 1: Away From The Sun sit in Indie 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
 The Mermaid of Zennor |  Argyle Manor, Book 1: Away From The Sun | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2021 | 2024 |
| Genres | Indie, Casual | Indie, Adventure, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 4.99 USD | 19.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 98% positive (50 reviews) | 1 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | ebi-hime | Palladine Studios |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Casual on Steam.
- The Mermaid of Zennor (2021) is 3 years older than Argyle Manor, Book 1: Away From The Sun (2024).
- The Mermaid of Zennor is currently ~75% cheaper on Steam than Argyle Manor, Book 1: Away From The Sun (4.99 USD vs. 19.99 USD).
The Mermaid of Zennor vs Argyle Manor, Book 1: Away From The Sun — FAQ
- Should I play The Mermaid of Zennor or Argyle Manor, Book 1: Away From The Sun first?
- If you want chronology, The Mermaid of Zennor (2021) came out before Argyle Manor, Book 1: Away From The Sun (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 The Mermaid of Zennor and Argyle Manor, Book 1: Away From The Sun 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.