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The List vs a permanent echo

The List and a permanent echo 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. 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 The List

Choose The List if you want an Indie, Simulation, and Casual experience. The List launched in 2021.

Choose a permanent echo

Choose a permanent echo if it matches what drew you to this matchup.

Both The List and a permanent echo 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

The List vs a permanent echo — Steam metadata comparison
The List — Steam game coverThe Lista permanent echo — Steam game covera permanent echo
Released2021
GenresIndie, Adventure, Simulation, CasualAdventure
PlatformsWindowsWindows, macOS
Steam DeckUnratedUnrated
Price5.99 USDPrice unknown
Steam reviews82.4% positive (85 reviews)
MultiplayerSingle-player onlySingle-player only
DevelopersDan TrimbleThree More Years

Side by side

The List vs a permanent echo — FAQ

Are The List and a permanent echo 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.
The List vs a permanent echo — Verdict (2026) · imho.run