Choose Screams from the Past
Choose Screams from the Past if it's currently about 50% cheaper on the Steam Store. Screams from the Past launched in 2023.
Screams from the Past vs HOW
Screams from the Past and HOW both land in Strategy, 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 Strategy, Indie, Adventure on Steam. Both released in 2023. Screams from the Past is currently ~50% cheaper on Steam than HOW (4.99 USD vs. 9.99 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 HOW
Choose HOW if it matches what drew you to this matchup. HOW launched in 2023.
Both Screams from the Past and HOW sit in Strategy, 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
 Screams from the Past |  HOW | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2023 | 2023 |
| Genres | Strategy, Indie, Adventure | Strategy, Indie, Adventure |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 4.99 USD | 9.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 5 reviews | 3 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Dream Pocket Studio | LXXII |
Side by side
- Both share Strategy, Indie, Adventure on Steam.
- Both released in 2023.
- Screams from the Past is currently ~50% cheaper on Steam than HOW (4.99 USD vs. 9.99 USD).
Screams from the Past vs HOW — FAQ
- Are Screams from the Past and HOW similar?
- They overlap on Strategy, 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.