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Halls of Torment vs Incarnation

Halls of Torment and Incarnation both land in Indie 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 are Indie games on Steam. Incarnation (2023) is 1 year older than Halls of Torment (2024). Halls of Torment scores higher on Steam reviews (96.1% positive) than Incarnation (51.9% 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 Halls of Torment

Choose Halls of Torment if you want an Action and RPG game with Custom Volume Controls, Playable without Timed Input, and Keyboard Only Option. On Steam, it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. 20,900 Steam reviews back the pick.

Choose Incarnation

Choose Incarnation if you want a Free To Play experience. On Steam, it's free to play, so the barrier to trying it is zero. Incarnation launched in 2023.

Both Halls of Torment and Incarnation sit in Indie 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

Halls of Torment vs Incarnation — Steam metadata comparison
Halls of Torment — Steam game coverHalls of TormentIncarnation — Steam game coverIncarnation
Released20242023
GenresAction, Indie, RPGIndie, Free To Play
PlatformsWindows, LinuxWindows
Steam DeckDeck VerifiedUnrated
Price6.66 USDFree to play
Steam reviews96.1% positive (20,900 reviews)51.9% positive (27 reviews)
MultiplayerSingle-player onlySingle-player only
DevelopersChasing CarrotsIdan Rooze

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Halls of Torment vs Incarnation — FAQ

Should I play Halls of Torment or Incarnation first?
If you want chronology, Incarnation (2023) came out before Halls of Torment (2024). 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 Halls of Torment and Incarnation similar?
They overlap on Indie 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.
Is Incarnation free?
Yes — Incarnation is a free-to-play Steam title. Halls of Torment is paid (6.66 USD).
Does Halls of Torment run on Steam Deck?
Yes — Halls of Torment is rated Deck Verified by Valve. Incarnation doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.