Choose Immortal Mantis
Choose Immortal Mantis if you want a RPG experience. On Steam, it's currently about 50% cheaper on the Steam Store. Immortal Mantis launched in 2022.
Immortal Mantis vs 8AM
Immortal Mantis and 8AM 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. Immortal Mantis (2022) is 2 years older than 8AM (2024). Immortal Mantis scores higher on Steam reviews (88.5% positive) than 8AM (80.5% 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 8AM
Choose 8AM if it matches what drew you to this matchup. 8AM launched in 2024.
Both Immortal Mantis and 8AM 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
 Immortal Mantis |  8AM | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2022 | 2024 |
| Genres | Indie, RPG, Casual | Indie, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Deck Playable |
| Price | 1.99 USD | 3.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 88.5% positive (61 reviews) | 80.5% positive (87 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Bitlife | David Gallardo |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Casual on Steam.
- Immortal Mantis (2022) is 2 years older than 8AM (2024).
- Immortal Mantis scores higher on Steam reviews (88.5% positive) than 8AM (80.5% positive).
- Immortal Mantis is currently ~50% cheaper on Steam than 8AM (1.99 USD vs. 3.99 USD).
- 8AM is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; Immortal Mantis has no Deck rating yet.
Immortal Mantis vs 8AM — FAQ
- Should I play Immortal Mantis or 8AM first?
- If you want chronology, Immortal Mantis (2022) came out before 8AM (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 Immortal Mantis and 8AM 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.