Choose The Thing from Nowhere
Choose The Thing from Nowhere if it's currently about 60% cheaper on the Steam Store. The Thing from Nowhere launched in 2023.
The Thing from Nowhere vs Fixer's Tale
The Thing from Nowhere and Fixer's Tale 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. The Thing from Nowhere (2023) is 1 year older than Fixer's Tale (2024). The Thing from Nowhere is currently ~60% cheaper on Steam than Fixer's Tale (1.99 USD vs. 4.99 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 Fixer's Tale
Choose Fixer's Tale if it matches what drew you to this matchup. Fixer's Tale launched in 2024.
Both The Thing from Nowhere and Fixer's Tale sit in Indie, Adventure, 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
 The Thing from Nowhere |  Fixer's Tale | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2023 | 2024 |
| Genres | Indie, Adventure, Casual | Indie, Adventure, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Unrated |
| Price | 1.99 USD | 4.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 9 reviews | 5 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Equanimity Studios | Emblem Games |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Adventure, Casual on Steam.
- The Thing from Nowhere (2023) is 1 year older than Fixer's Tale (2024).
- The Thing from Nowhere is currently ~60% cheaper on Steam than Fixer's Tale (1.99 USD vs. 4.99 USD).
- The Thing from Nowhere is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; Fixer's Tale has no Deck rating yet.
The Thing from Nowhere vs Fixer's Tale — FAQ
- Should I play The Thing from Nowhere or Fixer's Tale first?
- If you want chronology, The Thing from Nowhere (2023) came out before Fixer's Tale (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 The Thing from Nowhere and Fixer's Tale 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.
- Does The Thing from Nowhere run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — The Thing from Nowhere is rated Deck Playable by Valve. Fixer's Tale doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.