Choose Homesick
Choose Homesick if it matches what drew you to this matchup. Homesick launched in 2015.
Homesick vs Chasing Static
Homesick and Chasing Static 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. Homesick (2015) is 6 years older than Chasing Static (2021). Chasing Static scores higher on Steam reviews (87.9% positive) than Homesick (74.1% 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 Chasing Static
Choose Chasing Static if it carries the stronger Steam consensus at 87.9% positive across 356 reviews.
Both Homesick and Chasing Static 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
 Homesick |  Chasing Static | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2015 | 2021 |
| Genres | Indie, Adventure | Indie, Adventure |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Deck Playable |
| Price | 14.99 USD | 14.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 74.1% positive (717 reviews) | 87.9% positive (356 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Lucky Pause | Headware Games |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Adventure on Steam.
- Homesick (2015) is 6 years older than Chasing Static (2021).
- Chasing Static scores higher on Steam reviews (87.9% positive) than Homesick (74.1% positive).
- Chasing Static is currently ~0% cheaper on Steam than Homesick (14.99 USD vs. 14.99 USD).
- Chasing Static is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; Homesick has no Deck rating yet.
Homesick vs Chasing Static — FAQ
- Which is better, Homesick or Chasing Static?
- On Steam reviews Chasing Static scores higher (87.9% positive) than Homesick (74.1% positive). Both have enough reviews to trust the signal, so for players using reviews alone, Chasing Static is the safer pick. Genre fit still matters — check the side-by-side table for the categories each game lands in.
- Should I play Homesick or Chasing Static first?
- If you want chronology, Homesick (2015) came out before Chasing Static (2021). 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 Homesick and Chasing Static 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.