Choose Side Scape
Choose Side Scape if you want an Adventure experience. On Steam, it's currently about 47% cheaper on the Steam Store. Side Scape launched in 2023.
Side Scape vs BLADECHIMERA
Side Scape and BLADECHIMERA both land in Action, 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 share Action, Indie on Steam. Side Scape (2023) is 2 years older than BLADECHIMERA (2025). Side Scape scores higher on Steam reviews (94.7% positive) than BLADECHIMERA (92.4% 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 BLADECHIMERA
Choose BLADECHIMERA if you want the Camera Comfort, Custom Volume Controls, and Playable without Timed Input side of the pairing. BLADECHIMERA launched in 2025.
Both Side Scape and BLADECHIMERA sit in Action and 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
 Side Scape |  BLADECHIMERA | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2023 | 2025 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Adventure | Action, Indie |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Deck Verified |
| Price | 7.99 USD | 14.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 94.7% positive (38 reviews) | 92.4% positive (694 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | MathanGames | Team Ladybug, WSS playground |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie on Steam.
- Side Scape (2023) is 2 years older than BLADECHIMERA (2025).
- Side Scape scores higher on Steam reviews (94.7% positive) than BLADECHIMERA (92.4% positive).
- Side Scape is currently ~47% cheaper on Steam than BLADECHIMERA (7.99 USD vs. 14.99 USD).
- Both are Deck Verified.
Side Scape vs BLADECHIMERA — FAQ
- Should I play Side Scape or BLADECHIMERA first?
- If you want chronology, Side Scape (2023) came out before BLADECHIMERA (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 Side Scape and BLADECHIMERA similar?
- They overlap on Action, 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.
- Do Side Scape and BLADECHIMERA both run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — both are Steam Deck Verified, meaning Valve confirms they run with full controller support, legible text, and default settings out of the box.