Acanthoceras vs Despondent
Acanthoceras and Despondent both land in 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 Indie, Adventure on Steam. Acanthoceras (2022) is 3 years older than Despondent (2025). Acanthoceras is currently ~78% cheaper on Steam than Despondent (1.99 USD vs. 8.99 USD). No login or purchase needed — scroll for the full table, the verdict FAQ, and links to ranked similar games for both titles.
Side-by-side comparison
 Acanthoceras |  Despondent | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2022 | 2025 |
| Genres | Indie, Adventure | Indie, Adventure |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 1.99 USD | 8.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 9 reviews | 6 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Amaury Hyde | Later Skater Games |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Adventure on Steam.
- Acanthoceras (2022) is 3 years older than Despondent (2025).
- Acanthoceras is currently ~78% cheaper on Steam than Despondent (1.99 USD vs. 8.99 USD).
Acanthoceras vs Despondent — FAQ
- Should I play Acanthoceras or Despondent first?
- If you want chronology, Acanthoceras (2022) came out before Despondent (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 Acanthoceras and Despondent similar?
- They overlap on 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.