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Anemoiapolis: Chapter 1 vs Where the Walls Breathe

Anemoiapolis: Chapter 1 and Where the Walls Breathe 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. Anemoiapolis: Chapter 1 (2023) is 2 years older than Where the Walls Breathe (2025). Anemoiapolis: Chapter 1 scores higher on Steam reviews (80.7% positive) than Where the Walls Breathe (75% 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 Anemoiapolis: Chapter 1

Choose Anemoiapolis: Chapter 1 if you want an Indie experience. Anemoiapolis: Chapter 1 launched in 2023.

Choose Where the Walls Breathe

Choose Where the Walls Breathe if you want an Action and Simulation experience. On Steam, it's currently about 56% cheaper on the Steam Store. Where the Walls Breathe launched in 2025.

Both Anemoiapolis: Chapter 1 and Where the Walls Breathe sit in 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

Anemoiapolis: Chapter 1 vs Where the Walls Breathe — Steam metadata comparison
Anemoiapolis: Chapter 1 — Steam game coverAnemoiapolis: Chapter 1Where the Walls Breathe — Steam game coverWhere the Walls Breathe
Released20232025
GenresIndie, AdventureAction, Adventure, Simulation
PlatformsWindowsWindows
Steam DeckDeck PlayableUnrated
Price8.99 USD3.99 USD
Steam reviews80.7% positive (853 reviews)75% positive (16 reviews)
MultiplayerSingle-player onlySingle-player only
DevelopersAndrew QuistWeSummonDemons!

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Anemoiapolis: Chapter 1 vs Where the Walls Breathe — FAQ

Should I play Anemoiapolis: Chapter 1 or Where the Walls Breathe first?
If you want chronology, Anemoiapolis: Chapter 1 (2023) came out before Where the Walls Breathe (2025). 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 Anemoiapolis: Chapter 1 and Where the Walls Breathe 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.
Does Anemoiapolis: Chapter 1 run on Steam Deck?
Yes — Anemoiapolis: Chapter 1 is rated Deck Playable by Valve. Where the Walls Breathe doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.
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