Choose OWLMAN
Choose OWLMAN if you want a Casual experience. On Steam, it's free to play, so the barrier to trying it is zero. OWLMAN launched in 2023.
OWLMAN vs The Derailed
OWLMAN and The Derailed 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. OWLMAN (2023) is 2 years older than The Derailed (2025). The Derailed scores higher on Steam reviews (82.7% positive) than OWLMAN (70.8% 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 The Derailed
Choose The Derailed if you want the HDR available side of the pairing. The Derailed launched in 2025.
Both OWLMAN and The Derailed 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
 OWLMAN |  The Derailed | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2023 | 2025 |
| Genres | Indie, Adventure, Casual | Indie, Adventure |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Deck Playable |
| Price | Free to play | 6.29 USD |
| Steam reviews | 70.8% positive (24 reviews) | 82.7% positive (52 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | MV JPL | Deformed Dreams Studio |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Adventure on Steam.
- OWLMAN (2023) is 2 years older than The Derailed (2025).
- The Derailed scores higher on Steam reviews (82.7% positive) than OWLMAN (70.8% positive).
- OWLMAN is free; The Derailed is paid (6.29 USD).
- The Derailed is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; OWLMAN has no Deck rating yet.
OWLMAN vs The Derailed — FAQ
- Should I play OWLMAN or The Derailed first?
- If you want chronology, OWLMAN (2023) came out before The Derailed (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 OWLMAN and The Derailed 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.
- Is OWLMAN free?
- Yes — OWLMAN is a free-to-play Steam title. The Derailed is paid (6.29 USD).