Choose The Aching
Choose The Aching if it matches what drew you to this matchup. The Aching launched in 2023.
The Aching vs Tachyon Dreams Anthology
The Aching and Tachyon Dreams Anthology 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 Aching (2023) is 1 year older than Tachyon Dreams Anthology (2024). The Aching scores higher on Steam reviews (95.5% positive) than Tachyon Dreams Anthology (85.7% 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 Tachyon Dreams Anthology
Choose Tachyon Dreams Anthology if it's currently about 50% cheaper on the Steam Store. Tachyon Dreams Anthology launched in 2024.
Both The Aching and Tachyon Dreams Anthology 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
 The Aching |  Tachyon Dreams Anthology | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2023 | 2024 |
| Genres | Indie, Adventure | Indie, Adventure |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Deck Playable |
| Price | 9.99 USD | 4.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 95.5% positive (22 reviews) | 85.7% positive (14 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Silent Shoals Software | Cosmic Void |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Adventure on Steam.
- The Aching (2023) is 1 year older than Tachyon Dreams Anthology (2024).
- The Aching scores higher on Steam reviews (95.5% positive) than Tachyon Dreams Anthology (85.7% positive).
- Tachyon Dreams Anthology is currently ~50% cheaper on Steam than The Aching (4.99 USD vs. 9.99 USD).
- Tachyon Dreams Anthology is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; The Aching has no Deck rating yet.
The Aching vs Tachyon Dreams Anthology — FAQ
- Should I play The Aching or Tachyon Dreams Anthology first?
- If you want chronology, The Aching (2023) came out before Tachyon Dreams Anthology (2024). 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 Aching and Tachyon Dreams Anthology 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.