Choose Mermaid
Choose Mermaid if you want an Indie experience. On Steam, it's currently about 50% cheaper on the Steam Store. Mermaid launched in 2022.
Mermaid vs DS Epoch
Mermaid and DS Epoch both land in Adventure, RPG 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 Adventure, RPG on Steam. Mermaid (2022) is 1 year older than DS Epoch (2023). Mermaid is currently ~50% cheaper on Steam than DS Epoch (2.49 USD vs. 4.99 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 DS Epoch
Choose DS Epoch if you want an Action experience. DS Epoch launched in 2023.
Both Mermaid and DS Epoch sit in Adventure and RPG 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
 Mermaid |  DS Epoch | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2022 | 2023 |
| Genres | Indie, Adventure, RPG | Action, Adventure, RPG |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 2.49 USD | 4.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 4 reviews | 1 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | MC GAME | MC GAME |
Side by side
- Both share Adventure, RPG on Steam.
- Mermaid (2022) is 1 year older than DS Epoch (2023).
- Mermaid is currently ~50% cheaper on Steam than DS Epoch (2.49 USD vs. 4.99 USD).
Mermaid vs DS Epoch — FAQ
- Should I play Mermaid or DS Epoch first?
- If you want chronology, Mermaid (2022) came out before DS Epoch (2023). 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 Mermaid and DS Epoch similar?
- They overlap on Adventure, RPG 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.