Choose 11 Years Ago
Choose 11 Years Ago if it's currently about 41% cheaper on the Steam Store. 11 Years Ago launched in 2023.
11 Years Ago vs The Empty Desk
11 Years Ago and The Empty Desk 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. 11 Years Ago (2023) is 2 years older than The Empty Desk (2025). 11 Years Ago is currently ~41% cheaper on Steam than The Empty Desk (4.99 USD vs. 8.49 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 The Empty Desk
Choose The Empty Desk if you want a Casual experience. The Empty Desk launched in 2025.
Both 11 Years Ago and The Empty Desk 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
 11 Years Ago |  The Empty Desk | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2023 | 2025 |
| Genres | Indie, Adventure | Indie, Adventure, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 4.99 USD | 8.49 USD |
| Steam reviews | 1 reviews | 4 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Commodore Sinapsy, BigRock School | CheesecakeGames |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Adventure on Steam.
- 11 Years Ago (2023) is 2 years older than The Empty Desk (2025).
- 11 Years Ago is currently ~41% cheaper on Steam than The Empty Desk (4.99 USD vs. 8.49 USD).
11 Years Ago vs The Empty Desk — FAQ
- Should I play 11 Years Ago or The Empty Desk first?
- If you want chronology, 11 Years Ago (2023) came out before The Empty Desk (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 11 Years Ago and The Empty Desk 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.