Choose Still Wakes the Deep
Choose Still Wakes the Deep if you want an Indie game with HDR available. 6,408 Steam reviews back the pick.
Still Wakes the Deep vs THE WELL IS NOT EMPTY
Still Wakes the Deep and THE WELL IS NOT EMPTY both land in Action, 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, Adventure on Steam. Still Wakes the Deep (2024) is 2 years older than THE WELL IS NOT EMPTY (2026). THE WELL IS NOT EMPTY scores higher on Steam reviews (91.4% positive) than Still Wakes the Deep (89.3% 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 THE WELL IS NOT EMPTY
Choose THE WELL IS NOT EMPTY if you want the DualShock Controller Support, Custom Volume Controls, and Stereo Sound side of the pairing. On Steam, it carries the stronger Steam consensus at 91.4% positive across 175 reviews.
Both Still Wakes the Deep and THE WELL IS NOT EMPTY sit in Action 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
 Still Wakes the Deep |  THE WELL IS NOT EMPTY | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2024 | 2026 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Adventure | Action, Adventure |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Unrated |
| Price | 34.99 USD | 8.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 89.3% positive (6,408 reviews) | 91.4% positive (175 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | The Chinese Room | tweakEra |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Adventure on Steam.
- Still Wakes the Deep (2024) is 2 years older than THE WELL IS NOT EMPTY (2026).
- THE WELL IS NOT EMPTY scores higher on Steam reviews (91.4% positive) than Still Wakes the Deep (89.3% positive).
- THE WELL IS NOT EMPTY is currently ~74% cheaper on Steam than Still Wakes the Deep (8.99 USD vs. 34.99 USD).
- Still Wakes the Deep is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; THE WELL IS NOT EMPTY has no Deck rating yet.
Still Wakes the Deep vs THE WELL IS NOT EMPTY — FAQ
- Which is better, Still Wakes the Deep or THE WELL IS NOT EMPTY?
- On Steam reviews THE WELL IS NOT EMPTY scores higher (91.4% positive) than Still Wakes the Deep (89.3% positive). Both have enough reviews to trust the signal, so for players using reviews alone, THE WELL IS NOT EMPTY is the safer pick. Genre fit still matters — check the side-by-side table for the categories each game lands in.
- Should I play Still Wakes the Deep or THE WELL IS NOT EMPTY first?
- If you want chronology, Still Wakes the Deep (2024) came out before THE WELL IS NOT EMPTY (2026). 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 Still Wakes the Deep and THE WELL IS NOT EMPTY similar?
- They overlap on Action, 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.
- Does Still Wakes the Deep run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Still Wakes the Deep is rated Deck Playable by Valve. THE WELL IS NOT EMPTY doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.