Choose start;again
Choose start;again if you want a Simulation experience. On Steam, it's currently about 60% cheaper on the Steam Store. start;again launched in 2022.
start;again vs A Tithe in Blood
start;again and A Tithe in Blood both land in Indie 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 are Indie games on Steam. start;again (2022) is 3 years older than A Tithe in Blood (2025). start;again scores higher on Steam reviews (94.1% positive) than A Tithe in Blood (91.9% 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 A Tithe in Blood
Choose A Tithe in Blood if you want a Casual game with Custom Volume Controls, Stereo Sound, and Narrated Game Menus. On Steam, it's the newer release (2025) and ships with the modern feature baseline. A Tithe in Blood launched in 2025.
Both start;again and A Tithe in Blood sit in Indie 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
 start;again |  A Tithe in Blood | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2022 | 2025 |
| Genres | Indie, Simulation | Indie, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Deck Playable |
| Price | 5.99 USD | 14.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 94.1% positive (119 reviews) | 91.9% positive (86 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Two and a Half Studios | Studio Élan, Studio Elan |
Side by side
- Both are Indie games on Steam.
- start;again (2022) is 3 years older than A Tithe in Blood (2025).
- start;again scores higher on Steam reviews (94.1% positive) than A Tithe in Blood (91.9% positive).
- start;again is currently ~60% cheaper on Steam than A Tithe in Blood (5.99 USD vs. 14.99 USD).
- A Tithe in Blood is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; start;again has no Deck rating yet.
start;again vs A Tithe in Blood — FAQ
- Should I play start;again or A Tithe in Blood first?
- If you want chronology, start;again (2022) came out before A Tithe in Blood (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 start;again and A Tithe in Blood similar?
- They overlap on Indie 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.