Choose While We Wait Here
Choose While We Wait Here if you want a Casual game with Subtitle Options and Custom Volume Controls. On Steam, it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. While We Wait Here launched in 2024.
While We Wait Here vs Robot Anomaly
While We Wait Here and Robot Anomaly both land in Adventure, Simulation 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, Simulation on Steam. While We Wait Here (2024) is 1 year older than Robot Anomaly (2025). While We Wait Here scores higher on Steam reviews (87.3% positive) than Robot Anomaly (63.6% 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 Robot Anomaly
Choose Robot Anomaly if you want an Indie game with Steam Timeline, Camera Comfort, and Surround Sound. On Steam, it's currently about 20% cheaper on the Steam Store. Robot Anomaly launched in 2025.
Both While We Wait Here and Robot Anomaly sit in Adventure and Simulation on Steam and both list Adjustable Text Size, Color Alternatives, and Stereo Sound, 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
 While We Wait Here |  Robot Anomaly | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2024 | 2025 |
| Genres | Adventure, Simulation, Casual | Indie, Adventure, Simulation |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS | Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Unrated |
| Price | 4.99 USD | 3.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 87.3% positive (826 reviews) | 63.6% positive (11 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Bad Vices Games | Eibriel |
Side by side
- Both share Adventure, Simulation on Steam.
- While We Wait Here (2024) is 1 year older than Robot Anomaly (2025).
- While We Wait Here scores higher on Steam reviews (87.3% positive) than Robot Anomaly (63.6% positive).
- Robot Anomaly is currently ~20% cheaper on Steam than While We Wait Here (3.99 USD vs. 4.99 USD).
- While We Wait Here is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Robot Anomaly has no Deck rating yet.
While We Wait Here vs Robot Anomaly — FAQ
- Should I play While We Wait Here or Robot Anomaly first?
- If you want chronology, While We Wait Here (2024) came out before Robot Anomaly (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 While We Wait Here and Robot Anomaly similar?
- They overlap on Adventure, Simulation 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.
- Does While We Wait Here run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — While We Wait Here is rated Deck Verified by Valve. Robot Anomaly doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.