Choose iBLiS
Choose iBLiS if it matches what drew you to this matchup. iBLiS launched in 2021.
iBLiS vs Fear Academy
iBLiS and Fear Academy 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. iBLiS (2021) is 4 years older than Fear Academy (2025). Fear Academy scores higher on Steam reviews (56.3% positive) than iBLiS (40.6% 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 Fear Academy
Choose Fear Academy if it's currently about 70% cheaper on the Steam Store. Fear Academy launched in 2025.
Both iBLiS and Fear Academy 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
 iBLiS |  Fear Academy | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2021 | 2025 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Adventure, Simulation | Action, Indie, Adventure, Simulation |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Unsupported | Unrated |
| Price | 9.99 USD | 2.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 40.6% positive (224 reviews) | 56.3% positive (16 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Bulut ULU | Lost Input Games |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie, Adventure on Steam.
- iBLiS (2021) is 4 years older than Fear Academy (2025).
- Fear Academy scores higher on Steam reviews (56.3% positive) than iBLiS (40.6% positive).
- Fear Academy is currently ~70% cheaper on Steam than iBLiS (2.99 USD vs. 9.99 USD).
- iBLiS is Deck Unsupported on Steam Deck; Fear Academy has no Deck rating yet.
iBLiS vs Fear Academy — FAQ
- Should I play iBLiS or Fear Academy first?
- If you want chronology, iBLiS (2021) came out before Fear Academy (2025). 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 iBLiS and Fear Academy 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.