Choose Salome's Kiss
Choose Salome's Kiss if it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. Salome's Kiss launched in 2022.
Salome's Kiss vs Asphodelium
Salome's Kiss and Asphodelium both land in Indie, 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, Casual on Steam. Salome's Kiss (2022) is 3 years older than Asphodelium (2025). Asphodelium is currently ~38% cheaper on Steam than Salome's Kiss (7.99 USD vs. 12.99 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 Asphodelium
Choose Asphodelium if you want a Simulation experience. On Steam, it's currently about 38% cheaper on the Steam Store. Asphodelium launched in 2025.
Both Salome's Kiss and Asphodelium sit in Indie and Casual 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
 Salome's Kiss |  Asphodelium | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2022 | 2025 |
| Genres | Indie, Casual | Indie, Simulation, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Unrated |
| Price | 12.99 USD | 7.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 89.3% positive (75 reviews) | 7 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | ebi-hime | Crystal Game Works |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Casual on Steam.
- Salome's Kiss (2022) is 3 years older than Asphodelium (2025).
- Asphodelium is currently ~38% cheaper on Steam than Salome's Kiss (7.99 USD vs. 12.99 USD).
- Salome's Kiss is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Asphodelium has no Deck rating yet.
Salome's Kiss vs Asphodelium — FAQ
- Should I play Salome's Kiss or Asphodelium first?
- If you want chronology, Salome's Kiss (2022) came out before Asphodelium (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 Salome's Kiss and Asphodelium similar?
- They overlap on Indie, 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.
- Does Salome's Kiss run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Salome's Kiss is rated Deck Verified by Valve. Asphodelium doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.