Choose Storyteller
Choose Storyteller if it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. 3,943 Steam reviews back the pick.
Storyteller vs Poetry in Purgatory
Storyteller and Poetry in Purgatory both land in 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 are Adventure games on Steam. Storyteller (2023) is 4 years older than Poetry in Purgatory (2027). Storyteller is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Poetry in Purgatory has no Deck rating yet. 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 Poetry in Purgatory
Choose Poetry in Purgatory if you want an Indie and Simulation experience. On Steam, it's the newer release (2027) and ships with the modern feature baseline. Poetry in Purgatory launched in 2027.
Both Storyteller and Poetry in Purgatory sit in 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
 Storyteller |  Poetry in Purgatory | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2023 | 2027 |
| Genres | Adventure | Indie, Adventure, Simulation |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS | Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Unrated |
| Price | 14.99 USD | Price unknown |
| Steam reviews | 86.1% positive (3,943 reviews) | — |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Daniel Benmergui | Tymedust Games |
Side by side
- Both are Adventure games on Steam.
- Storyteller (2023) is 4 years older than Poetry in Purgatory (2027).
- Storyteller is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Poetry in Purgatory has no Deck rating yet.
Storyteller vs Poetry in Purgatory — FAQ
- Should I play Storyteller or Poetry in Purgatory first?
- If you want chronology, Storyteller (2023) came out before Poetry in Purgatory (2027). 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 Storyteller and Poetry in Purgatory similar?
- They overlap on 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 Storyteller run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Storyteller is rated Deck Verified by Valve. Poetry in Purgatory doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.