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Projected Dreams vs Absolutely Nothing

Projected Dreams and Absolutely Nothing both land in Simulation, Casual 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 Simulation, Casual on Steam. Absolutely Nothing (2023) is 2 years older than Projected Dreams (2025). Projected Dreams scores higher on Steam reviews (98.8% positive) than Absolutely Nothing (83.3% 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 Projected Dreams

Choose Projected Dreams if you want an Indie game with Color Alternatives, Custom Volume Controls, and Stereo Sound. On Steam, it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. Projected Dreams launched in 2025.

Choose Absolutely Nothing

Choose Absolutely Nothing if you want a Strategy experience. On Steam, it's currently about 93% cheaper on the Steam Store. Absolutely Nothing launched in 2023.

Both Projected Dreams and Absolutely Nothing sit in Simulation and Casual 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

Projected Dreams vs Absolutely Nothing — Steam metadata comparison
Projected Dreams — Steam game coverProjected DreamsAbsolutely Nothing — Steam game coverAbsolutely Nothing
Released20252023
GenresIndie, Simulation, CasualStrategy, Simulation, Casual
PlatformsWindows, macOSWindows
Steam DeckDeck VerifiedUnrated
Price14.99 USD0.99 USD
Steam reviews98.8% positive (82 reviews)83.3% positive (12 reviews)
MultiplayerSingle-player onlySingle-player only
DevelopersFlawberry StudioJoshua Curtis

Side by side

Projected Dreams vs Absolutely Nothing — FAQ

Should I play Projected Dreams or Absolutely Nothing first?
If you want chronology, Absolutely Nothing (2023) came out before Projected Dreams (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 Projected Dreams and Absolutely Nothing similar?
They overlap on Simulation, Casual 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 Projected Dreams run on Steam Deck?
Yes — Projected Dreams is rated Deck Verified by Valve. Absolutely Nothing doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.
Projected Dreams vs Absolutely Nothing — Verdict (2026) · imho.run