Choose NEXT DOOR - An Eternal World
Choose NEXT DOOR - An Eternal World if it's free to play, so the barrier to trying it is zero. NEXT DOOR - An Eternal World launched in 2022.
NEXT DOOR - An Eternal World vs Scarmonde
NEXT DOOR - An Eternal World and Scarmonde both land in Indie, Adventure, RPG 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, RPG on Steam. NEXT DOOR - An Eternal World (2022) is 2 years older than Scarmonde (2024). NEXT DOOR - An Eternal World is free; Scarmonde is paid (13.99 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 Scarmonde
Choose Scarmonde if it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. Scarmonde launched in 2024.
Both NEXT DOOR - An Eternal World and Scarmonde sit in Indie, Adventure, and RPG 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
 NEXT DOOR - An Eternal World |  Scarmonde | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2022 | 2024 |
| Genres | Indie, Adventure, RPG | Indie, Adventure, RPG |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Deck Verified |
| Price | Free to play | 13.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 3 reviews | 99% positive (192 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | 莞爾の草 | Ephiam |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Adventure, RPG on Steam.
- NEXT DOOR - An Eternal World (2022) is 2 years older than Scarmonde (2024).
- NEXT DOOR - An Eternal World is free; Scarmonde is paid (13.99 USD).
- Scarmonde is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; NEXT DOOR - An Eternal World has no Deck rating yet.
NEXT DOOR - An Eternal World vs Scarmonde — FAQ
- Should I play NEXT DOOR - An Eternal World or Scarmonde first?
- If you want chronology, NEXT DOOR - An Eternal World (2022) came out before Scarmonde (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 NEXT DOOR - An Eternal World and Scarmonde similar?
- They overlap on Indie, Adventure, RPG 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.
- Is NEXT DOOR - An Eternal World free?
- Yes — NEXT DOOR - An Eternal World is a free-to-play Steam title. Scarmonde is paid (13.99 USD).