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Another World – 20th Anniversary Edition vs Flashback

Another World – 20th Anniversary Edition and Flashback both land in Action, 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 Action, Adventure on Steam. Another World – 20th Anniversary Edition (2013) is 6 years older than Flashback (2019). Another World – 20th Anniversary Edition scores higher on Steam reviews (82.7% positive) than Flashback (77.3% 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 Another World – 20th Anniversary Edition

Choose Another World – 20th Anniversary Edition if it carries the stronger Steam consensus at 82.7% positive across 907 reviews.

Choose Flashback

Choose Flashback if it's currently about 90% cheaper on the Steam Store. Flashback launched in 2019.

Both Another World – 20th Anniversary Edition and Flashback sit in Action 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.

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Another World – 20th Anniversary Edition vs Flashback — Steam metadata comparison
Another World – 20th Anniversary Edition — Steam game coverAnother World – 20th Anniversary EditionFlashback — Steam game coverFlashback
Released20132019
GenresAction, AdventureAction, Adventure
PlatformsWindows, macOS, LinuxWindows, macOS
Steam DeckDeck VerifiedDeck Playable
Price9.99 USD0.99 USD
Steam reviews82.7% positive (907 reviews)77.3% positive (233 reviews)
MultiplayerSingle-player onlySingle-player only
DevelopersEric Chahi, DotEmuPaul Cuisset

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Another World – 20th Anniversary Edition vs Flashback — FAQ

Which is better, Another World – 20th Anniversary Edition or Flashback?
On Steam reviews Another World – 20th Anniversary Edition scores higher (82.7% positive) than Flashback (77.3% positive). Both have enough reviews to trust the signal, so for players using reviews alone, Another World – 20th Anniversary Edition is the safer pick. Genre fit still matters — check the side-by-side table for the categories each game lands in.
Should I play Another World – 20th Anniversary Edition or Flashback first?
If you want chronology, Another World – 20th Anniversary Edition (2013) came out before Flashback (2019). 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 Another World – 20th Anniversary Edition and Flashback similar?
They overlap on Action, 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.
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