Choose EVIL
Choose EVIL if you want an Action experience. EVIL launched in 2024.
EVIL vs Gamebook Edgar A. Poe: The Oval Portrait
EVIL and Gamebook Edgar A. Poe: The Oval Portrait both land in 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 Indie, Adventure on Steam. Gamebook Edgar A. Poe: The Oval Portrait (2022) is 2 years older than EVIL (2024). Gamebook Edgar A. Poe: The Oval Portrait is free; EVIL is paid (5.99 USD). 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 Gamebook Edgar A. Poe: The Oval Portrait
Choose Gamebook Edgar A. Poe: The Oval Portrait if you want a Free To Play experience. On Steam, it's free to play, so the barrier to trying it is zero. Gamebook Edgar A. Poe: The Oval Portrait launched in 2022.
Both EVIL and Gamebook Edgar A. Poe: The Oval Portrait sit in 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
 EVIL |  Gamebook Edgar A. Poe: The Oval Portrait | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2024 | 2022 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Adventure | Indie, Adventure, Free To Play |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 5.99 USD | Free to play |
| Steam reviews | 7 reviews | 64.5% positive (31 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | SpoocleMacBoogle | The Midworld |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Adventure on Steam.
- Gamebook Edgar A. Poe: The Oval Portrait (2022) is 2 years older than EVIL (2024).
- Gamebook Edgar A. Poe: The Oval Portrait is free; EVIL is paid (5.99 USD).
EVIL vs Gamebook Edgar A. Poe: The Oval Portrait — FAQ
- Should I play EVIL or Gamebook Edgar A. Poe: The Oval Portrait first?
- If you want chronology, Gamebook Edgar A. Poe: The Oval Portrait (2022) came out before EVIL (2024). 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 EVIL and Gamebook Edgar A. Poe: The Oval Portrait similar?
- They overlap on 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.
- Is Gamebook Edgar A. Poe: The Oval Portrait free?
- Yes — Gamebook Edgar A. Poe: The Oval Portrait is a free-to-play Steam title. EVIL is paid (5.99 USD).