Choose Nightmare of Decay
Choose Nightmare of Decay if it matches what drew you to this matchup. 2,813 Steam reviews back the pick.
Nightmare of Decay vs Retro Horror Story
Nightmare of Decay and Retro Horror Story both land in Action, Indie, 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 share Action, Indie, Adventure on Steam. Nightmare of Decay (2022) is 2 years older than Retro Horror Story (2024). Retro Horror Story is currently ~40% cheaper on Steam than Nightmare of Decay (2.99 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 Retro Horror Story
Choose Retro Horror Story if you want a Casual experience. On Steam, it's currently about 40% cheaper on the Steam Store. Retro Horror Story launched in 2024.
Both Nightmare of Decay and Retro Horror Story sit in Action, Indie, and 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
 Nightmare of Decay |  Retro Horror Story | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2022 | 2024 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Adventure | Action, Indie, Adventure, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows, macOS |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Unrated |
| Price | 4.99 USD | 2.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 96.1% positive (2,813 reviews) | 7 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Checkmaty | Matt Hutchings |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie, Adventure on Steam.
- Nightmare of Decay (2022) is 2 years older than Retro Horror Story (2024).
- Retro Horror Story is currently ~40% cheaper on Steam than Nightmare of Decay (2.99 USD vs. 4.99 USD).
- Nightmare of Decay is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; Retro Horror Story has no Deck rating yet.
Nightmare of Decay vs Retro Horror Story — FAQ
- Should I play Nightmare of Decay or Retro Horror Story first?
- If you want chronology, Nightmare of Decay (2022) came out before Retro Horror Story (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 Nightmare of Decay and Retro Horror Story similar?
- They overlap on Action, Indie, 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.
- Does Nightmare of Decay run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Nightmare of Decay is rated Deck Playable by Valve. Retro Horror Story doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.