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Mark of the Void vs Metaneurosis

Mark of the Void and Metaneurosis both land in Strategy, RPG, Early Access 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 Strategy, RPG, Early Access on Steam. Mark of the Void (2022) is 3 years older than Metaneurosis (2025). Mark of the Void is currently ~33% cheaper on Steam than Metaneurosis (9.99 USD vs. 14.99 USD). 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 Mark of the Void

Choose Mark of the Void if it's currently about 33% cheaper on the Steam Store. Mark of the Void launched in 2022.

Choose Metaneurosis

Choose Metaneurosis if you want an Indie experience. On Steam, it's the newer release (2025) and ships with the modern feature baseline. Metaneurosis launched in 2025.

Both Mark of the Void and Metaneurosis sit in Strategy, RPG, and Early Access 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

Mark of the Void vs Metaneurosis — Steam metadata comparison
Mark of the Void — Steam game coverMark of the VoidMetaneurosis — Steam game coverMetaneurosis
Released20222025
GenresStrategy, RPG, Early AccessStrategy, Indie, RPG, Early Access
PlatformsWindowsWindows
Steam DeckUnratedUnrated
Price9.99 USD14.99 USD
Steam reviews1 reviews2 reviews
MultiplayerSingle-player onlySingle-player only
DevelopersThe FallenLazy Dev Studio

Side by side

Mark of the Void vs Metaneurosis — FAQ

Should I play Mark of the Void or Metaneurosis first?
If you want chronology, Mark of the Void (2022) came out before Metaneurosis (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 Mark of the Void and Metaneurosis similar?
They overlap on Strategy, RPG, Early Access 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.
Mark of the Void vs Metaneurosis — Verdict (2026) · imho.run