Choose ASYLUM
Choose ASYLUM if it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. ASYLUM launched in 2025.
ASYLUM vs EVIL
ASYLUM and EVIL 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. EVIL (2024) is 1 year older than ASYLUM (2025). EVIL is currently ~88% cheaper on Steam than ASYLUM (2.99 USD vs. 24.99 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 EVIL
Choose EVIL if you want an Action experience. On Steam, it's currently about 88% cheaper on the Steam Store. EVIL launched in 2024.
Both ASYLUM and EVIL 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
 ASYLUM |  EVIL | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2025 | 2024 |
| Genres | Indie, Adventure | Action, Indie, Adventure |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Unrated |
| Price | 24.99 USD | 2.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 84.3% positive (254 reviews) | 7 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Senscape | SpoocleMacBoogle |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Adventure on Steam.
- EVIL (2024) is 1 year older than ASYLUM (2025).
- EVIL is currently ~88% cheaper on Steam than ASYLUM (2.99 USD vs. 24.99 USD).
- ASYLUM is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; EVIL has no Deck rating yet.
ASYLUM vs EVIL — FAQ
- Should I play ASYLUM or EVIL first?
- If you want chronology, EVIL (2024) came out before ASYLUM (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 ASYLUM and EVIL 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.
- Does ASYLUM run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — ASYLUM is rated Deck Verified by Valve. EVIL doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.