Choose Anodyne
Choose Anodyne if you want an Action and Casual game with Camera Comfort, Adjustable Difficulty, and Save Anytime. On Steam, it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. Anodyne launched in 2013.
Anodyne vs Land of Ghosts
Anodyne and Land of Ghosts 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. Anodyne (2013) is 13 years older than Land of Ghosts (2026). Land of Ghosts scores higher on Steam reviews (97.2% positive) than Anodyne (86.7% 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 Land of Ghosts
Choose Land of Ghosts if you want the Custom Volume Controls, Stereo Sound, and Playable without Timed Input side of the pairing. On Steam, it's currently about 70% cheaper on the Steam Store. Land of Ghosts launched in 2026.
Both Anodyne and Land of Ghosts sit in Indie and Adventure on Steam and both list Keyboard Only Option, 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
 Anodyne |  Land of Ghosts | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2013 | 2026 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Adventure, Casual | Indie, Adventure |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Unrated |
| Price | 14.99 USD | 4.50 USD |
| Steam reviews | 86.7% positive (806 reviews) | 97.2% positive (36 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Melos Han-Tani, Marina Kittaka | brutal_vap |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Adventure on Steam.
- Anodyne (2013) is 13 years older than Land of Ghosts (2026).
- Land of Ghosts scores higher on Steam reviews (97.2% positive) than Anodyne (86.7% positive).
- Land of Ghosts is currently ~70% cheaper on Steam than Anodyne (4.50 USD vs. 14.99 USD).
- Anodyne is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Land of Ghosts has no Deck rating yet.
Anodyne vs Land of Ghosts — FAQ
- Should I play Anodyne or Land of Ghosts first?
- If you want chronology, Anodyne (2013) came out before Land of Ghosts (2026). 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 Anodyne and Land of Ghosts 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 Anodyne run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Anodyne is rated Deck Verified by Valve. Land of Ghosts doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.