Choose The Witness
Choose The Witness if it matches what drew you to this matchup. 8,747 Steam reviews back the pick.
The Witness vs The Quiet Apocalypse
The Witness and The Quiet Apocalypse 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. The Witness (2016) is 5 years older than The Quiet Apocalypse (2021). The Witness scores higher on Steam reviews (82.6% positive) than The Quiet Apocalypse (60% 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 Quiet Apocalypse
Choose The Quiet Apocalypse if it's currently about 93% cheaper on the Steam Store. The Quiet Apocalypse launched in 2021.
Both The Witness and The Quiet Apocalypse sit in Indie and 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
 The Witness |  The Quiet Apocalypse | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2016 | 2021 |
| Genres | Indie, Adventure | Indie, Adventure |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Deck Playable |
| Price | 39.99 USD | 2.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 82.6% positive (8,747 reviews) | 60% positive (20 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Thekla, Inc. | Little Denis Games |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Adventure on Steam.
- The Witness (2016) is 5 years older than The Quiet Apocalypse (2021).
- The Witness scores higher on Steam reviews (82.6% positive) than The Quiet Apocalypse (60% positive).
- The Quiet Apocalypse is currently ~93% cheaper on Steam than The Witness (2.99 USD vs. 39.99 USD).
- Both are Deck Playable.
The Witness vs The Quiet Apocalypse — FAQ
- Should I play The Witness or The Quiet Apocalypse first?
- If you want chronology, The Witness (2016) came out before The Quiet Apocalypse (2021). 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 The Witness and The Quiet Apocalypse 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.