Choose Old Evil
Choose Old Evil if it matches what drew you to this matchup. Old Evil launched in 2021.
Old Evil vs Pyromaniac
Old Evil and Pyromaniac both land in Action, Indie 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 on Steam. Old Evil (2021) is 5 years older than Pyromaniac (2026). Pyromaniac is currently ~38% cheaper on Steam than Old Evil (4.99 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 Pyromaniac
Choose Pyromaniac if you want an Adventure game with Stereo Sound. On Steam, it's currently about 38% cheaper on the Steam Store. Pyromaniac launched in 2026.
Both Old Evil and Pyromaniac sit in Action and Indie 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
 Old Evil |  Pyromaniac | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2021 | 2026 |
| Genres | Action, Indie | Action, Indie, Adventure |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Deck Playable |
| Price | 7.99 USD | 4.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 9 reviews | 80.6% positive (67 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | UNICORE Games Studio | Dominik Braun |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie on Steam.
- Old Evil (2021) is 5 years older than Pyromaniac (2026).
- Pyromaniac is currently ~38% cheaper on Steam than Old Evil (4.99 USD vs. 7.99 USD).
- Pyromaniac is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; Old Evil has no Deck rating yet.
Old Evil vs Pyromaniac — FAQ
- Should I play Old Evil or Pyromaniac first?
- If you want chronology, Old Evil (2021) came out before Pyromaniac (2026). 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 Old Evil and Pyromaniac similar?
- They overlap on Action, Indie 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.