The Stanley Parable vs Poltergeist Treasure
The Stanley Parable and Poltergeist Treasure 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. The Stanley Parable (2013) is 5 years older than Poltergeist Treasure (2018). Poltergeist Treasure is currently ~67% cheaper on Steam than The Stanley Parable (4.99 USD vs. 14.99 USD). No login or purchase needed — scroll for the full table, the verdict FAQ, and links to ranked similar games for both titles.
Side-by-side comparison
 The Stanley Parable |  Poltergeist Treasure | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2013 | 2018 |
| Genres | Indie, Adventure | Indie, Adventure |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Unrated |
| Price | 14.99 USD | 4.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 92.3% positive (28,192 reviews) | 6 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Galactic Cafe | Stand Off Software |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Adventure on Steam.
- The Stanley Parable (2013) is 5 years older than Poltergeist Treasure (2018).
- Poltergeist Treasure is currently ~67% cheaper on Steam than The Stanley Parable (4.99 USD vs. 14.99 USD).
- The Stanley Parable is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Poltergeist Treasure has no Deck rating yet.
The Stanley Parable vs Poltergeist Treasure — FAQ
- Should I play The Stanley Parable or Poltergeist Treasure first?
- If you want chronology, The Stanley Parable (2013) came out before Poltergeist Treasure (2018). 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 The Stanley Parable and Poltergeist Treasure 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.
- Does The Stanley Parable run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — The Stanley Parable is rated Deck Verified by Valve. Poltergeist Treasure doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.