Choose Ghostist
Choose Ghostist if it's currently about 29% cheaper on the Steam Store. Ghostist launched in 2021.
Ghostist vs Insomnia
Ghostist and Insomnia 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. Ghostist (2021) is 1 year older than Insomnia (2022). Ghostist is currently ~29% cheaper on Steam than Insomnia (4.99 USD vs. 6.99 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 Insomnia
Choose Insomnia if you want an Early Access experience. Insomnia launched in 2022.
Both Ghostist and Insomnia 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
 Ghostist |  Insomnia | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2021 | 2022 |
| Genres | Indie, Adventure, Casual | Indie, Adventure, Casual, Early Access |
| Platforms | Windows, Linux | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 4.99 USD | 6.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 92% positive (25 reviews) | 3 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | taxicomics | Firebug Games |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Adventure, Casual on Steam.
- Ghostist (2021) is 1 year older than Insomnia (2022).
- Ghostist is currently ~29% cheaper on Steam than Insomnia (4.99 USD vs. 6.99 USD).
Ghostist vs Insomnia — FAQ
- Should I play Ghostist or Insomnia first?
- If you want chronology, Ghostist (2021) came out before Insomnia (2022). 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 Ghostist and Insomnia 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.