Choose Self-Delusion
Choose Self-Delusion if you want an Indie and Adventure experience. Self-Delusion launched in 2022.
Self-Delusion vs Stage Cleared
Self-Delusion and Stage Cleared both land in Action 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 Action games on Steam. Self-Delusion (2022) is 3 years older than Stage Cleared (2025). Stage Cleared scores higher on Steam reviews (94.7% positive) than Self-Delusion (83.3% 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 Stage Cleared
Choose Stage Cleared if you want a Strategy experience. On Steam, it's currently about 50% cheaper on the Steam Store. Stage Cleared launched in 2025.
Both Self-Delusion and Stage Cleared sit in Action 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
 Self-Delusion |  Stage Cleared | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2022 | 2025 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Adventure | Action, Strategy |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 9.99 USD | 4.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 83.3% positive (18 reviews) | 94.7% positive (19 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | RollingBread | Anel Djesevic, Raystani Enock de Oliveira |
Side by side
- Both are Action games on Steam.
- Self-Delusion (2022) is 3 years older than Stage Cleared (2025).
- Stage Cleared scores higher on Steam reviews (94.7% positive) than Self-Delusion (83.3% positive).
- Stage Cleared is currently ~50% cheaper on Steam than Self-Delusion (4.99 USD vs. 9.99 USD).
Self-Delusion vs Stage Cleared — FAQ
- Should I play Self-Delusion or Stage Cleared first?
- If you want chronology, Self-Delusion (2022) came out before Stage Cleared (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 Self-Delusion and Stage Cleared similar?
- They overlap on Action 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.