Choose Tailbound
Choose Tailbound if it's currently about 50% cheaper on the Steam Store. Tailbound launched in 2022.
Tailbound vs ATLYSS
Tailbound and ATLYSS 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. Tailbound (2022) is 2 years older than ATLYSS (2024). ATLYSS scores higher on Steam reviews (96.9% positive) than Tailbound (88.7% 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 ATLYSS
Choose ATLYSS if you want a Casual and Early Access game with Multi-player, Online PvP, and Online Co-op. On Steam, it carries the stronger Steam consensus at 96.9% positive across 14,926 reviews.
Both Tailbound and ATLYSS sit in Action, 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
 Tailbound |  ATLYSS | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2022 | 2024 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Adventure, RPG | Action, Indie, Adventure, RPG, Casual, Early Access |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Deck Playable |
| Price | 4.99 USD | 9.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 88.7% positive (257 reviews) | 96.9% positive (14,926 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op |
| Developers | Carpetwurm | Kiseff |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie, Adventure on Steam.
- Tailbound (2022) is 2 years older than ATLYSS (2024).
- ATLYSS scores higher on Steam reviews (96.9% positive) than Tailbound (88.7% positive).
- Tailbound is currently ~50% cheaper on Steam than ATLYSS (4.99 USD vs. 9.99 USD).
- ATLYSS has co-op; Tailbound does not.
- Both are Deck Playable.
Tailbound vs ATLYSS — FAQ
- Which is better, Tailbound or ATLYSS?
- On Steam reviews ATLYSS scores higher (96.9% positive) than Tailbound (88.7% positive). Both have enough reviews to trust the signal, so for players using reviews alone, ATLYSS is the safer pick. Genre fit still matters — check the side-by-side table for the categories each game lands in.
- Should I play Tailbound or ATLYSS first?
- If you want chronology, Tailbound (2022) came out before ATLYSS (2024). 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 Tailbound and ATLYSS 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.
- Does Tailbound have multiplayer like ATLYSS?
- No. ATLYSS supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op), while Tailbound is listed as single-player only.