Choose Sinner 97
Choose Sinner 97 if you want a Strategy and Simulation game with Steam Leaderboards. On Steam, it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. Sinner 97 launched in 2022.
Sinner 97 vs DamnedSchool
Sinner 97 and DamnedSchool 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. Sinner 97 (2022) is 4 years older than DamnedSchool (2026). DamnedSchool has co-op; Sinner 97 does not. 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 DamnedSchool
Choose DamnedSchool if you want a RPG game with Multi-player, Online Co-op, and LAN Co-op. On Steam, it's the newer release (2026) and ships with the modern feature baseline. DamnedSchool launched in 2026.
Both Sinner 97 and DamnedSchool sit in Action, Indie, and Adventure on Steam and both list Tracked Controller Support and VR Supported, 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
 Sinner 97 |  DamnedSchool | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2022 | 2026 |
| Genres | Action, Strategy, Indie, Adventure, Simulation | Action, Indie, Adventure, RPG |
| Platforms | Windows, Linux | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Unrated |
| Price | 4.99 USD | Price unknown |
| Steam reviews | 84.6% positive (26 reviews) | — |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Multi-player, Cross-Platform Multiplayer, Online Co-op |
| Developers | Bubblegum Home Entertainment | Eickhoff |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie, Adventure on Steam.
- Sinner 97 (2022) is 4 years older than DamnedSchool (2026).
- DamnedSchool has co-op; Sinner 97 does not.
- Sinner 97 is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; DamnedSchool has no Deck rating yet.
Sinner 97 vs DamnedSchool — FAQ
- Should I play Sinner 97 or DamnedSchool first?
- If you want chronology, Sinner 97 (2022) came out before DamnedSchool (2026). 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 Sinner 97 and DamnedSchool 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 Sinner 97 have multiplayer like DamnedSchool?
- No. DamnedSchool supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player, Cross-Platform Multiplayer, Online Co-op), while Sinner 97 is listed as single-player only.
- Does Sinner 97 run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Sinner 97 is rated Deck Verified by Valve. DamnedSchool doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.