SICK vs A SIMPLE REQUEST
SICK and A SIMPLE REQUEST both land in Indie, Adventure, Casual 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, Casual on Steam. SICK (2022) is 1 year older than A SIMPLE REQUEST (2023). A SIMPLE REQUEST scores higher on Steam reviews (54.5% positive) than SICK (33.3% positive). No login or purchase needed — scroll for the full table, the verdict FAQ, and links to ranked similar games for both titles.
Side-by-side comparison
 SICK |  A SIMPLE REQUEST | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2022 | 2023 |
| Genres | Indie, Adventure, Casual | Indie, Adventure, Simulation, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 4.99 USD | 9.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 33.3% positive (12 reviews) | 54.5% positive (11 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Michael Derek | Michael Derek |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Adventure, Casual on Steam.
- SICK (2022) is 1 year older than A SIMPLE REQUEST (2023).
- A SIMPLE REQUEST scores higher on Steam reviews (54.5% positive) than SICK (33.3% positive).
- SICK is currently ~50% cheaper on Steam than A SIMPLE REQUEST (4.99 USD vs. 9.99 USD).
SICK vs A SIMPLE REQUEST — FAQ
- Should I play SICK or A SIMPLE REQUEST first?
- If you want chronology, SICK (2022) came out before A SIMPLE REQUEST (2023). 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 SICK and A SIMPLE REQUEST similar?
- They overlap on Indie, Adventure, Casual 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.