Choose The Apogee Throwback Pack
Choose The Apogee Throwback Pack if it matches what drew you to this matchup. The Apogee Throwback Pack launched in 2013.
The Apogee Throwback Pack vs Pile 'Em High Episode 3: Convalescence
The Apogee Throwback Pack and Pile 'Em High Episode 3: Convalescence both land in Action 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 are Action games on Steam. The Apogee Throwback Pack (2013) is 13 years older than Pile 'Em High Episode 3: Convalescence (2026). Pile 'Em High Episode 3: Convalescence is currently ~70% cheaper on Steam than The Apogee Throwback Pack (2.99 USD vs. 9.99 USD). 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 Pile 'Em High Episode 3: Convalescence
Choose Pile 'Em High Episode 3: Convalescence if you want an Indie and Adventure game with Custom Volume Controls, Stereo Sound, and Playable without Timed Input. On Steam, it's currently about 70% cheaper on the Steam Store. Pile 'Em High Episode 3: Convalescence launched in 2026.
Both The Apogee Throwback Pack and Pile 'Em High Episode 3: Convalescence sit in Action 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
 The Apogee Throwback Pack |  Pile 'Em High Episode 3: Convalescence | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2013 | 2026 |
| Genres | Action | Action, Indie, Adventure |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Unsupported | Unrated |
| Price | 9.99 USD | 2.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 92.8% positive (222 reviews) | 3 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Apogee Software | PMH Productions |
Side by side
- Both are Action games on Steam.
- The Apogee Throwback Pack (2013) is 13 years older than Pile 'Em High Episode 3: Convalescence (2026).
- Pile 'Em High Episode 3: Convalescence is currently ~70% cheaper on Steam than The Apogee Throwback Pack (2.99 USD vs. 9.99 USD).
- The Apogee Throwback Pack is Deck Unsupported on Steam Deck; Pile 'Em High Episode 3: Convalescence has no Deck rating yet.
The Apogee Throwback Pack vs Pile 'Em High Episode 3: Convalescence — FAQ
- Should I play The Apogee Throwback Pack or Pile 'Em High Episode 3: Convalescence first?
- If you want chronology, The Apogee Throwback Pack (2013) came out before Pile 'Em High Episode 3: Convalescence (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 The Apogee Throwback Pack and Pile 'Em High Episode 3: Convalescence similar?
- They overlap on Action 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.