Choose As We Descend
Choose As We Descend if you want a RPG game with Adjustable Text Size. On Steam, it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. As We Descend launched in 2025.
As We Descend vs Joey's Nightmare II
As We Descend and Joey's Nightmare II both land in Strategy, Indie, Early Access 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 Strategy, Indie, Early Access on Steam. As We Descend (2025) is 1 year older than Joey's Nightmare II (2026). As We Descend scores higher on Steam reviews (91.6% positive) than Joey's Nightmare II (89.7% 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 Joey's Nightmare II
Choose Joey's Nightmare II if you want an Adventure and Casual game with Touch Only Option and Save Anytime. On Steam, it's currently about 68% cheaper on the Steam Store. Joey's Nightmare II launched in 2026.
Both As We Descend and Joey's Nightmare II sit in Strategy, Indie, and Early Access on Steam and both list Custom Volume Controls, Playable without Timed Input, and Mouse Only Option, so either pick lands in the same broad neighborhood. Steam reviews are nearly tied (91.6% vs 89.7% positive), so genre fit is the cleanest tiebreaker — scroll the table for the feature-by-feature view.
Side-by-side comparison
 As We Descend |  Joey's Nightmare II | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2025 | 2026 |
| Genres | Strategy, Indie, RPG, Early Access | Strategy, Indie, Adventure, Casual, Early Access |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows, macOS |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Unrated |
| Price | 19.99 USD | 6.39 USD |
| Steam reviews | 91.6% positive (560 reviews) | 89.7% positive (29 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Box Dragon | A* Studio |
Side by side
- Both share Strategy, Indie, Early Access on Steam.
- As We Descend (2025) is 1 year older than Joey's Nightmare II (2026).
- As We Descend scores higher on Steam reviews (91.6% positive) than Joey's Nightmare II (89.7% positive).
- Joey's Nightmare II is currently ~68% cheaper on Steam than As We Descend (6.39 USD vs. 19.99 USD).
- As We Descend is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Joey's Nightmare II has no Deck rating yet.
As We Descend vs Joey's Nightmare II — FAQ
- Should I play As We Descend or Joey's Nightmare II first?
- If you want chronology, As We Descend (2025) came out before Joey's Nightmare II (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 As We Descend and Joey's Nightmare II similar?
- They overlap on Strategy, Indie, Early Access 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 As We Descend run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — As We Descend is rated Deck Verified by Valve. Joey's Nightmare II doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.