Choose Flashback 2
Choose Flashback 2 if you want an Action experience. Flashback 2 launched in 2023.
Flashback 2 vs Tentaphage
Flashback 2 and Tentaphage both land in 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 are Adventure games on Steam. Flashback 2 (2023) is 2 years older than Tentaphage (2025). Tentaphage is currently ~38% cheaper on Steam than Flashback 2 (4.99 USD vs. 7.99 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 Tentaphage
Choose Tentaphage if you want an Indie game with Custom Volume Controls, Stereo Sound, and Surround Sound. On Steam, it's currently about 38% cheaper on the Steam Store. Tentaphage launched in 2025.
Both Flashback 2 and Tentaphage sit in 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
 Flashback 2 |  Tentaphage | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2023 | 2025 |
| Genres | Action, Adventure | Indie, Adventure |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Unrated |
| Price | 7.99 USD | 4.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 37.9% positive (66 reviews) | 3 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Microids Studio Paris, Paul Cuisset | Worn Software |
Side by side
- Both are Adventure games on Steam.
- Flashback 2 (2023) is 2 years older than Tentaphage (2025).
- Tentaphage is currently ~38% cheaper on Steam than Flashback 2 (4.99 USD vs. 7.99 USD).
- Flashback 2 is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; Tentaphage has no Deck rating yet.
Flashback 2 vs Tentaphage — FAQ
- Should I play Flashback 2 or Tentaphage first?
- If you want chronology, Flashback 2 (2023) came out before Tentaphage (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 Flashback 2 and Tentaphage similar?
- They overlap on 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 Flashback 2 run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Flashback 2 is rated Deck Playable by Valve. Tentaphage doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.