Choose The Journey - Episode 1: Whatever This Is
Choose The Journey - Episode 1: Whatever This Is if it's currently about 33% cheaper on the Steam Store. The Journey - Episode 1: Whatever This Is launched in 2021.
The Journey - Episode 1: Whatever This Is vs Fateweaver: Smash or Pass
The Journey - Episode 1: Whatever This Is and Fateweaver: Smash or Pass both land in Adventure, Simulation, 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 Adventure, Simulation, Casual on Steam. The Journey - Episode 1: Whatever This Is (2021) is 2 years older than Fateweaver: Smash or Pass (2023). The Journey - Episode 1: Whatever This Is scores higher on Steam reviews (97.8% positive) than Fateweaver: Smash or Pass (94.9% positive). 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 Fateweaver: Smash or Pass
Choose Fateweaver: Smash or Pass if you want an Indie and RPG experience. Fateweaver: Smash or Pass launched in 2023.
Both The Journey - Episode 1: Whatever This Is and Fateweaver: Smash or Pass sit in Adventure, Simulation, 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
 The Journey - Episode 1: Whatever This Is |  Fateweaver: Smash or Pass | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2021 | 2023 |
| Genres | Adventure, Simulation, Casual | Indie, Adventure, Simulation, RPG, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 1.99 USD | 2.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 97.8% positive (277 reviews) | 94.9% positive (78 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Randumb Studios | Randumb Studios |
Side by side
- Both share Adventure, Simulation, Casual on Steam.
- The Journey - Episode 1: Whatever This Is (2021) is 2 years older than Fateweaver: Smash or Pass (2023).
- The Journey - Episode 1: Whatever This Is scores higher on Steam reviews (97.8% positive) than Fateweaver: Smash or Pass (94.9% positive).
- The Journey - Episode 1: Whatever This Is is currently ~33% cheaper on Steam than Fateweaver: Smash or Pass (1.99 USD vs. 2.99 USD).
The Journey - Episode 1: Whatever This Is vs Fateweaver: Smash or Pass — FAQ
- Should I play The Journey - Episode 1: Whatever This Is or Fateweaver: Smash or Pass first?
- If you want chronology, The Journey - Episode 1: Whatever This Is (2021) came out before Fateweaver: Smash or Pass (2023). 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 The Journey - Episode 1: Whatever This Is and Fateweaver: Smash or Pass similar?
- They overlap on Adventure, Simulation, 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.