Choose Deponia
Choose Deponia if it's currently about 50% cheaper on the Steam Store. 3,001 Steam reviews back the pick.
Deponia vs Deponia Doomsday
Deponia and Deponia Doomsday 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 4 years older than Deponia Doomsday (2016). Deponia Doomsday scores higher on Steam reviews (79.8% 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 Deponia Doomsday
Choose Deponia Doomsday if it carries the stronger Steam consensus at 79.8% positive across 942 reviews.
Both Deponia and Deponia Doomsday 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 |  Deponia Doomsday | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2012 | 2016 |
| Genres | Indie, Adventure | Indie, Adventure |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Deck Playable |
| Price | 9.99 USD | 19.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 77.6% positive (3,001 reviews) | 79.8% positive (942 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Daedalic Entertainment | Daedalic Entertainment |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Adventure on Steam.
- Deponia (2012) is 4 years older than Deponia Doomsday (2016).
- Deponia Doomsday scores higher on Steam reviews (79.8% positive) than Deponia (77.6% positive).
- Deponia is currently ~50% cheaper on Steam than Deponia Doomsday (9.99 USD vs. 19.99 USD).
- Steam Deck: Deponia is Deck Verified, Deponia Doomsday is Deck Playable.
Deponia vs Deponia Doomsday — FAQ
- Which is better, Deponia or Deponia Doomsday?
- On Steam reviews Deponia Doomsday scores higher (79.8% positive) than Deponia (77.6% positive). Both have enough reviews to trust the signal, so for players using reviews alone, Deponia Doomsday 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 Deponia Doomsday first?
- If you want chronology, Deponia (2012) came out before Deponia Doomsday (2016). 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 Deponia Doomsday 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.