Choose September 7th
Choose September 7th if it matches what drew you to this matchup. September 7th launched in 2023.
September 7th vs Parasite Elevator
September 7th and Parasite Elevator both land in Indie, 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 Indie, Simulation on Steam. September 7th (2023) is 3 years older than Parasite Elevator (2026). Parasite Elevator scores higher on Steam reviews (87.5% positive) than September 7th (85.8% 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 Parasite Elevator
Choose Parasite Elevator if you want an Adventure experience. On Steam, it's the newer release (2026) and ships with the modern feature baseline. Parasite Elevator launched in 2026.
Both September 7th and Parasite Elevator sit in Indie and Simulation on Steam, so either pick lands in the same broad neighborhood. Steam reviews are nearly tied (85.8% vs 87.5% positive), so genre fit is the cleanest tiebreaker — scroll the table for the feature-by-feature view.
Side-by-side comparison
 September 7th |  Parasite Elevator | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2023 | 2026 |
| Genres | Indie, Simulation | Indie, Adventure, Simulation |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Unrated |
| Price | 6.99 USD | 5.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 85.8% positive (642 reviews) | 87.5% positive (24 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | EMIKA_GAMES | TAYUTA CREATE |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Simulation on Steam.
- September 7th (2023) is 3 years older than Parasite Elevator (2026).
- Parasite Elevator scores higher on Steam reviews (87.5% positive) than September 7th (85.8% positive).
- Parasite Elevator is currently ~14% cheaper on Steam than September 7th (5.99 USD vs. 6.99 USD).
- September 7th is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; Parasite Elevator has no Deck rating yet.
September 7th vs Parasite Elevator — FAQ
- Should I play September 7th or Parasite Elevator first?
- If you want chronology, September 7th (2023) came out before Parasite Elevator (2026). 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 September 7th and Parasite Elevator similar?
- They overlap on Indie, 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 September 7th run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — September 7th is rated Deck Playable by Valve. Parasite Elevator doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.