Choose ASYLUM
Choose ASYLUM if it's the newer release (2025) and ships with the modern feature baseline. ASYLUM launched in 2025.
ASYLUM vs Dead Secret Circle
ASYLUM and Dead Secret Circle 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. Dead Secret Circle (2018) is 7 years older than ASYLUM (2025). ASYLUM scores higher on Steam reviews (84.3% positive) than Dead Secret Circle (65.5% 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 Dead Secret Circle
Choose Dead Secret Circle if you want the Tracked Controller Support and VR Supported side of the pairing. On Steam, it's currently about 40% cheaper on the Steam Store. Dead Secret Circle launched in 2018.
Both ASYLUM and Dead Secret Circle 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 |  Dead Secret Circle | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2025 | 2018 |
| Genres | Indie, Adventure | Indie, Adventure |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS | Windows, macOS |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Unrated |
| Price | 24.99 USD | 14.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 84.3% positive (254 reviews) | 65.5% positive (55 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Senscape | Robot Invader |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Adventure on Steam.
- Dead Secret Circle (2018) is 7 years older than ASYLUM (2025).
- ASYLUM scores higher on Steam reviews (84.3% positive) than Dead Secret Circle (65.5% positive).
- Dead Secret Circle is currently ~40% cheaper on Steam than ASYLUM (14.99 USD vs. 24.99 USD).
- ASYLUM is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Dead Secret Circle has no Deck rating yet.
ASYLUM vs Dead Secret Circle — FAQ
- Should I play ASYLUM or Dead Secret Circle first?
- If you want chronology, Dead Secret Circle (2018) 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 Dead Secret Circle 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. Dead Secret Circle doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.