Choose The Order of the Snake Scale
Choose The Order of the Snake Scale if it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. The Order of the Snake Scale launched in 2024.
The Order of the Snake Scale vs Deep Sheol
The Order of the Snake Scale and Deep Sheol both land in Action, 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 Action, Indie, Adventure on Steam. The Order of the Snake Scale (2024) is 2 years older than Deep Sheol (2026). Deep Sheol scores higher on Steam reviews (93.3% positive) than The Order of the Snake Scale (78.6% 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 Deep Sheol
Choose Deep Sheol if you want the DualShock Controller Support and DualSense Controller Support side of the pairing. On Steam, it's currently about 39% cheaper on the Steam Store. Deep Sheol launched in 2026.
Both The Order of the Snake Scale and Deep Sheol sit in Action, 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
 The Order of the Snake Scale |  Deep Sheol | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2024 | 2026 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Adventure | Action, Indie, Adventure |
| Platforms | Windows, Linux | Windows, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Unrated |
| Price | 8.99 USD | 5.51 USD |
| Steam reviews | 78.6% positive (14 reviews) | 93.3% positive (30 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | FM Simple Games Studio, Sons of Welder, Acid Arrow Studio | Acid Arrow Studio, Sons of Welder |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie, Adventure on Steam.
- The Order of the Snake Scale (2024) is 2 years older than Deep Sheol (2026).
- Deep Sheol scores higher on Steam reviews (93.3% positive) than The Order of the Snake Scale (78.6% positive).
- Deep Sheol is currently ~39% cheaper on Steam than The Order of the Snake Scale (5.51 USD vs. 8.99 USD).
- The Order of the Snake Scale is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Deep Sheol has no Deck rating yet.
The Order of the Snake Scale vs Deep Sheol — FAQ
- Should I play The Order of the Snake Scale or Deep Sheol first?
- If you want chronology, The Order of the Snake Scale (2024) came out before Deep Sheol (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 Order of the Snake Scale and Deep Sheol similar?
- They overlap on Action, 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 The Order of the Snake Scale run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — The Order of the Snake Scale is rated Deck Verified by Valve. Deep Sheol doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.