Choose BELOW
Choose BELOW if you want a RPG experience. On Steam, it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. BELOW launched in 2018.
BELOW vs Syncope
BELOW and Syncope 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. BELOW (2018) is 8 years older than Syncope (2026). BELOW is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Syncope has no Deck rating yet. 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 Syncope
Choose Syncope if it's the newer release (2026) and ships with the modern feature baseline. Syncope launched in 2026.
Both BELOW and Syncope 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
 BELOW |  Syncope | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2018 | 2026 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Adventure, RPG | Action, Indie, Adventure |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Unrated |
| Price | 24.99 USD | Price unknown |
| Steam reviews | 69.4% positive (841 reviews) | — |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Capybara Games | Team Kismet |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie, Adventure on Steam.
- BELOW (2018) is 8 years older than Syncope (2026).
- BELOW is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Syncope has no Deck rating yet.
BELOW vs Syncope — FAQ
- Should I play BELOW or Syncope first?
- If you want chronology, BELOW (2018) came out before Syncope (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 BELOW and Syncope 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 BELOW run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — BELOW is rated Deck Verified by Valve. Syncope doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.