Choose FATE
Choose FATE if you want an Action and Adventure game with Steam Leaderboards. 3,460 Steam reviews back the pick.
FATE vs Nevergrind
FATE and Nevergrind both land in RPG 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 RPG games on Steam. FATE (2013) is 13 years older than Nevergrind (2026). FATE scores higher on Steam reviews (96.1% positive) than Nevergrind (67.3% 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 Nevergrind
Choose Nevergrind if you want an Indie and Casual experience. On Steam, it's the newer release (2026) and ships with the modern feature baseline. Nevergrind launched in 2026.
Both FATE and Nevergrind sit in RPG 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
 FATE |  Nevergrind | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2013 | 2026 |
| Genres | Action, Adventure, RPG | Indie, RPG, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Deck Playable |
| Price | 7.99 USD | 6.49 USD |
| Steam reviews | 96.1% positive (3,460 reviews) | 67.3% positive (55 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | WildTangent | Neverworks Games |
Side by side
- Both are RPG games on Steam.
- FATE (2013) is 13 years older than Nevergrind (2026).
- FATE scores higher on Steam reviews (96.1% positive) than Nevergrind (67.3% positive).
- Nevergrind is currently ~19% cheaper on Steam than FATE (6.49 USD vs. 7.99 USD).
- Both are Deck Playable.
FATE vs Nevergrind — FAQ
- Should I play FATE or Nevergrind first?
- If you want chronology, FATE (2013) came out before Nevergrind (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 FATE and Nevergrind similar?
- They overlap on RPG 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.