Choose MISERY
Choose MISERY if you want a Simulation and Massively Multiplayer game with Custom Volume Controls, Stereo Sound, and Surround Sound. On Steam, it's currently about 35% cheaper on the Steam Store. 6,109 Steam reviews back the pick.
MISERY vs Whisper of the Swallows
MISERY and Whisper of the Swallows 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. MISERY (2025) is 1 year older than Whisper of the Swallows (2026). Whisper of the Swallows scores higher on Steam reviews (87.2% positive) than MISERY (82.5% 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 Whisper of the Swallows
Choose Whisper of the Swallows if you want a RPG and Early Access experience. Whisper of the Swallows launched in 2026.
Both MISERY and Whisper of the Swallows sit in Action, Indie, and Adventure on Steam and both list Multi-player, Online Co-op, and LAN Co-op, 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
 MISERY |  Whisper of the Swallows | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2025 | 2026 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Adventure, Simulation, Massively Multiplayer | Action, Indie, Adventure, RPG, Early Access |
| Platforms | Windows, Linux | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Deck Playable |
| Price | 12.99 USD | 19.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 82.5% positive (6,109 reviews) | 87.2% positive (78 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Online Co-op, LAN Co-op | Multi-player, Online Co-op, LAN Co-op |
| Developers | Platypus Entertainment | Blown Leaves |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie, Adventure on Steam.
- MISERY (2025) is 1 year older than Whisper of the Swallows (2026).
- Whisper of the Swallows scores higher on Steam reviews (87.2% positive) than MISERY (82.5% positive).
- MISERY is currently ~35% cheaper on Steam than Whisper of the Swallows (12.99 USD vs. 19.99 USD).
- Both support cooperative play.
- Steam Deck: MISERY is Deck Verified, Whisper of the Swallows is Deck Playable.
MISERY vs Whisper of the Swallows — FAQ
- Should I play MISERY or Whisper of the Swallows first?
- If you want chronology, MISERY (2025) came out before Whisper of the Swallows (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 MISERY and Whisper of the Swallows 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.
- Do both MISERY and Whisper of the Swallows have co-op?
- Yes — both list a co-op category on Steam. Specifics differ: MISERY ships Online Co-op, LAN Co-op; Whisper of the Swallows ships Online Co-op, LAN Co-op.