Choose EverWorld
Choose EverWorld if you want a Simulation experience. On Steam, it's a focused single-player run rather than a multiplayer commitment. EverWorld launched in 2022.
EverWorld vs The Storyteller
EverWorld and The Storyteller both land in Indie, Adventure, RPG 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, RPG on Steam. EverWorld (2022) is 2 years older than The Storyteller (2024). The Storyteller is free; EverWorld is paid (10.99 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 The Storyteller
Choose The Storyteller if you want a Strategy and Free To Play game with Multi-player, Online Co-op, and Co-op. On Steam, it's free to play, so the barrier to trying it is zero. The Storyteller launched in 2024.
Both EverWorld and The Storyteller sit in Indie, Adventure, and RPG 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
 EverWorld |  The Storyteller | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2022 | 2024 |
| Genres | Indie, Adventure, Simulation, RPG, Early Access | Strategy, Indie, Adventure, RPG, Free To Play, Early Access |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Deck Playable |
| Price | 10.99 USD | Free to play |
| Steam reviews | 8 reviews | 4 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op |
| Developers | Light Up Game Studios | Any Button Games |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Adventure, RPG on Steam.
- EverWorld (2022) is 2 years older than The Storyteller (2024).
- The Storyteller is free; EverWorld is paid (10.99 USD).
- The Storyteller has co-op; EverWorld does not.
- The Storyteller is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; EverWorld has no Deck rating yet.
EverWorld vs The Storyteller — FAQ
- Should I play EverWorld or The Storyteller first?
- If you want chronology, EverWorld (2022) came out before The Storyteller (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 EverWorld and The Storyteller similar?
- They overlap on Indie, Adventure, RPG 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 EverWorld have multiplayer like The Storyteller?
- No. The Storyteller supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op), while EverWorld is listed as single-player only.
- Is The Storyteller free?
- Yes — The Storyteller is a free-to-play Steam title. EverWorld is paid (10.99 USD).