Choose Lazaret
Choose Lazaret if it matches what drew you to this matchup. Lazaret launched in 2024.
Lazaret vs The Gretlow Tapes
Lazaret and The Gretlow Tapes 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. Lazaret (2024) is 1 year older than The Gretlow Tapes (2025). The Gretlow Tapes scores higher on Steam reviews (92.5% positive) than Lazaret (84.7% 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 The Gretlow Tapes
Choose The Gretlow Tapes if it matches what drew you to this matchup. The Gretlow Tapes launched in 2025.
Both Lazaret and The Gretlow Tapes sit in Indie and Adventure on Steam and both list Color Alternatives, Camera Comfort, and Custom Volume Controls, 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
 Lazaret |  The Gretlow Tapes | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2024 | 2025 |
| Genres | Indie, Adventure | Indie, Adventure |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Deck Playable |
| Price | 10.99 USD | 9.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 84.7% positive (177 reviews) | 92.5% positive (67 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Aegon Games | Aegon Games |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Adventure on Steam.
- Lazaret (2024) is 1 year older than The Gretlow Tapes (2025).
- The Gretlow Tapes scores higher on Steam reviews (92.5% positive) than Lazaret (84.7% positive).
- The Gretlow Tapes is currently ~9% cheaper on Steam than Lazaret (9.99 USD vs. 10.99 USD).
- Both are Deck Playable.
Lazaret vs The Gretlow Tapes — FAQ
- Should I play Lazaret or The Gretlow Tapes first?
- If you want chronology, Lazaret (2024) came out before The Gretlow Tapes (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 Lazaret and The Gretlow Tapes 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.