Choose Deponia
Choose Deponia if it matches what drew you to this matchup. 3,001 Steam reviews back the pick.
Deponia vs Journey of a Roach
Deponia and Journey of a Roach 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. Deponia (2012) is 1 year older than Journey of a Roach (2013). Journey of a Roach scores higher on Steam reviews (84.4% positive) than Deponia (77.6% 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 Journey of a Roach
Choose Journey of a Roach if it carries the stronger Steam consensus at 84.4% positive across 443 reviews.
Both Deponia and Journey of a Roach 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
 Deponia |  Journey of a Roach | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2012 | 2013 |
| Genres | Indie, Adventure | Indie, Adventure |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Deck Verified |
| Price | 9.99 USD | 6.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 77.6% positive (3,001 reviews) | 84.4% positive (443 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Daedalic Entertainment | Koboldgames, Daedalic Entertainment |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Adventure on Steam.
- Deponia (2012) is 1 year older than Journey of a Roach (2013).
- Journey of a Roach scores higher on Steam reviews (84.4% positive) than Deponia (77.6% positive).
- Journey of a Roach is currently ~30% cheaper on Steam than Deponia (6.99 USD vs. 9.99 USD).
- Both are Deck Verified.
Deponia vs Journey of a Roach — FAQ
- Which is better, Deponia or Journey of a Roach?
- On Steam reviews Journey of a Roach scores higher (84.4% positive) than Deponia (77.6% positive). Both have enough reviews to trust the signal, so for players using reviews alone, Journey of a Roach is the safer pick. Genre fit still matters — check the side-by-side table for the categories each game lands in.
- Should I play Deponia or Journey of a Roach first?
- If you want chronology, Deponia (2012) came out before Journey of a Roach (2013). 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 Deponia and Journey of a Roach 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.
- Do Deponia and Journey of a Roach both run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — both are Steam Deck Verified, meaning Valve confirms they run with full controller support, legible text, and default settings out of the box.