Choose Nihilumbra
Choose Nihilumbra if you want a Casual experience. On Steam, it's currently about 56% cheaper on the Steam Store. Nihilumbra launched in 2013.
Nihilumbra vs A Juggler's Tale
Nihilumbra and A Juggler's Tale 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. Nihilumbra (2013) is 8 years older than A Juggler's Tale (2021). A Juggler's Tale scores higher on Steam reviews (93.7% positive) than Nihilumbra (83.8% 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 A Juggler's Tale
Choose A Juggler's Tale if you want an Action experience. On Steam, it carries the stronger Steam consensus at 93.7% positive across 380 reviews.
Both Nihilumbra and A Juggler's Tale 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
 Nihilumbra |  A Juggler's Tale | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2013 | 2021 |
| Genres | Indie, Adventure, Casual | Action, Indie, Adventure |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Deck Verified |
| Price | 7.99 USD | 17.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 83.8% positive (971 reviews) | 93.7% positive (380 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | BeautiFun Games | kaleidoscube |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Adventure on Steam.
- Nihilumbra (2013) is 8 years older than A Juggler's Tale (2021).
- A Juggler's Tale scores higher on Steam reviews (93.7% positive) than Nihilumbra (83.8% positive).
- Nihilumbra is currently ~56% cheaper on Steam than A Juggler's Tale (7.99 USD vs. 17.99 USD).
- Steam Deck: Nihilumbra is Deck Playable, A Juggler's Tale is Deck Verified.
Nihilumbra vs A Juggler's Tale — FAQ
- Which is better, Nihilumbra or A Juggler's Tale?
- On Steam reviews A Juggler's Tale scores higher (93.7% positive) than Nihilumbra (83.8% positive). Both have enough reviews to trust the signal, so for players using reviews alone, A Juggler's Tale is the safer pick. Genre fit still matters — check the side-by-side table for the categories each game lands in.
- Should I play Nihilumbra or A Juggler's Tale first?
- If you want chronology, Nihilumbra (2013) came out before A Juggler's Tale (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 Nihilumbra and A Juggler's Tale 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.