Choose Cataplexy
Choose Cataplexy if you want an Indie experience. On Steam, it's currently about 33% cheaper on the Steam Store. Cataplexy launched in 2022.
Cataplexy vs Lost Surreal Hell
Cataplexy and Lost Surreal Hell 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. Cataplexy (2022) is 2 years older than Lost Surreal Hell (2024). Cataplexy is currently ~33% cheaper on Steam than Lost Surreal Hell (1.99 USD vs. 2.99 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 Lost Surreal Hell
Choose Lost Surreal Hell if you want an Action and RPG experience. Lost Surreal Hell launched in 2024.
Both Cataplexy and Lost Surreal Hell 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
 Cataplexy |  Lost Surreal Hell | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2022 | 2024 |
| Genres | Indie, Adventure | Action, Adventure, RPG |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 1.99 USD | 2.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 94.4% positive (18 reviews) | 4 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | 12seven | Stenblood |
Side by side
- Both are Adventure games on Steam.
- Cataplexy (2022) is 2 years older than Lost Surreal Hell (2024).
- Cataplexy is currently ~33% cheaper on Steam than Lost Surreal Hell (1.99 USD vs. 2.99 USD).
Cataplexy vs Lost Surreal Hell — FAQ
- Should I play Cataplexy or Lost Surreal Hell first?
- If you want chronology, Cataplexy (2022) came out before Lost Surreal Hell (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 Cataplexy and Lost Surreal Hell 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.