Choose The Journey - Episode 1: Whatever This Is
Choose The Journey - Episode 1: Whatever This Is if you want an Adventure experience. The Journey - Episode 1: Whatever This Is launched in 2021.
The Journey - Episode 1: Whatever This Is vs The Ultimate Death Clock
The Journey - Episode 1: Whatever This Is and The Ultimate Death Clock both land in 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 Simulation, Casual on Steam. The Journey - Episode 1: Whatever This Is (2021) is 2 years older than The Ultimate Death Clock (2023). The Journey - Episode 1: Whatever This Is scores higher on Steam reviews (97.8% positive) than The Ultimate Death Clock (94.1% 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 The Ultimate Death Clock
Choose The Ultimate Death Clock if you want an Indie experience. On Steam, it's currently about 50% cheaper on the Steam Store. The Ultimate Death Clock launched in 2023.
Both The Journey - Episode 1: Whatever This Is and The Ultimate Death Clock sit in 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 |  The Ultimate Death Clock | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2021 | 2023 |
| Genres | Adventure, Simulation, Casual | Indie, Simulation, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Deck Verified |
| Price | 1.99 USD | 0.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 97.8% positive (277 reviews) | 94.1% positive (34 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Randumb Studios | Apoptosis Games |
Side by side
- Both share Simulation, Casual on Steam.
- The Journey - Episode 1: Whatever This Is (2021) is 2 years older than The Ultimate Death Clock (2023).
- The Journey - Episode 1: Whatever This Is scores higher on Steam reviews (97.8% positive) than The Ultimate Death Clock (94.1% positive).
- The Ultimate Death Clock is currently ~50% cheaper on Steam than The Journey - Episode 1: Whatever This Is (0.99 USD vs. 1.99 USD).
- The Ultimate Death Clock is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; The Journey - Episode 1: Whatever This Is has no Deck rating yet.
The Journey - Episode 1: Whatever This Is vs The Ultimate Death Clock — FAQ
- Should I play The Journey - Episode 1: Whatever This Is or The Ultimate Death Clock first?
- If you want chronology, The Journey - Episode 1: Whatever This Is (2021) came out before The Ultimate Death Clock (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 The Ultimate Death Clock similar?
- They overlap on 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.