Choose Chaos on Deponia
Choose Chaos on Deponia if it matches what drew you to this matchup. Chaos on Deponia launched in 2012.
Chaos on Deponia vs Riddlewood Manor
Chaos on Deponia and Riddlewood Manor 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. Chaos on Deponia (2012) is 13 years older than Riddlewood Manor (2025). Riddlewood Manor scores higher on Steam reviews (95.6% positive) than Chaos on Deponia (83.7% 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 Riddlewood Manor
Choose Riddlewood Manor if it's currently about 25% cheaper on the Steam Store. Riddlewood Manor launched in 2025.
Both Chaos on Deponia and Riddlewood Manor 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
 Chaos on Deponia |  Riddlewood Manor | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2012 | 2025 |
| Genres | Indie, Adventure | Indie, Adventure |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows, macOS |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Deck Unsupported |
| Price | 19.99 USD | 14.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 83.7% positive (737 reviews) | 95.6% positive (68 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Daedalic Entertainment | Peanut Button |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Adventure on Steam.
- Chaos on Deponia (2012) is 13 years older than Riddlewood Manor (2025).
- Riddlewood Manor scores higher on Steam reviews (95.6% positive) than Chaos on Deponia (83.7% positive).
- Riddlewood Manor is currently ~25% cheaper on Steam than Chaos on Deponia (14.99 USD vs. 19.99 USD).
- Steam Deck: Chaos on Deponia is Deck Playable, Riddlewood Manor is Deck Unsupported.
Chaos on Deponia vs Riddlewood Manor — FAQ
- Should I play Chaos on Deponia or Riddlewood Manor first?
- If you want chronology, Chaos on Deponia (2012) came out before Riddlewood Manor (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 Chaos on Deponia and Riddlewood Manor 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.