Choose Deluded I
Choose Deluded I if you want an Action and RPG experience. On Steam, it's currently about 33% cheaper on the Steam Store. Deluded I launched in 2021.
Deluded I vs encrypted_nightmares
Deluded I and encrypted_nightmares 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. Deluded I (2021) is 4 years older than encrypted_nightmares (2025). encrypted_nightmares scores higher on Steam reviews (69.6% positive) than Deluded I (45.5% 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 encrypted_nightmares
Choose encrypted_nightmares if you want an Indie experience. On Steam, it's the newer release (2025) and ships with the modern feature baseline. encrypted_nightmares launched in 2025.
Both Deluded I and encrypted_nightmares 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
 Deluded I |  encrypted_nightmares | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2021 | 2025 |
| Genres | Action, Adventure, RPG | Indie, Adventure |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 1.99 USD | 2.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 45.5% positive (11 reviews) | 69.6% positive (23 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | New IDEA Games | Artur Latkovsky |
Side by side
- Both are Adventure games on Steam.
- Deluded I (2021) is 4 years older than encrypted_nightmares (2025).
- encrypted_nightmares scores higher on Steam reviews (69.6% positive) than Deluded I (45.5% positive).
- Deluded I is currently ~33% cheaper on Steam than encrypted_nightmares (1.99 USD vs. 2.99 USD).
Deluded I vs encrypted_nightmares — FAQ
- Should I play Deluded I or encrypted_nightmares first?
- If you want chronology, Deluded I (2021) came out before encrypted_nightmares (2025). 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 Deluded I and encrypted_nightmares 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.