Choose DON'T LOOK AWAY
Choose DON'T LOOK AWAY if you want the Multi-player, Online PvP, and PvP side of the pairing. On Steam, it's currently about 67% cheaper on the Steam Store. DON'T LOOK AWAY launched in 2022.
DON'T LOOK AWAY vs Recycling Factory
DON'T LOOK AWAY and Recycling Factory 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. DON'T LOOK AWAY (2022) is 2 years older than Recycling Factory (2024). DON'T LOOK AWAY is currently ~67% cheaper on Steam than Recycling Factory (2.99 USD vs. 8.99 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 Recycling Factory
Choose Recycling Factory if it's a focused single-player run rather than a multiplayer commitment. Recycling Factory launched in 2024.
Both DON'T LOOK AWAY and Recycling Factory 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
 DON'T LOOK AWAY |  Recycling Factory | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2022 | 2024 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Adventure, Early Access | Action, Indie, Adventure, Early Access |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Unrated |
| Price | 2.99 USD | 8.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 77.6% positive (246 reviews) | 3 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player | Single-player only |
| Developers | DMNT | Savepoint Studio |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie, Adventure on Steam.
- DON'T LOOK AWAY (2022) is 2 years older than Recycling Factory (2024).
- DON'T LOOK AWAY is currently ~67% cheaper on Steam than Recycling Factory (2.99 USD vs. 8.99 USD).
- DON'T LOOK AWAY is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; Recycling Factory has no Deck rating yet.
DON'T LOOK AWAY vs Recycling Factory — FAQ
- Should I play DON'T LOOK AWAY or Recycling Factory first?
- If you want chronology, DON'T LOOK AWAY (2022) came out before Recycling Factory (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 DON'T LOOK AWAY and Recycling Factory 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.
- Does Recycling Factory have multiplayer like DON'T LOOK AWAY?
- No. DON'T LOOK AWAY supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player), while Recycling Factory is listed as single-player only.
- Does DON'T LOOK AWAY run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — DON'T LOOK AWAY is rated Deck Playable by Valve. Recycling Factory doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.