Choose DEVIATOR
Choose DEVIATOR if you want an Early Access experience. DEVIATOR launched in 2024.
DEVIATOR vs The Buried Pillars
DEVIATOR and The Buried Pillars 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. DEVIATOR (2024) is 2 years older than The Buried Pillars (2026). The Buried Pillars scores higher on Steam reviews (89.4% positive) than DEVIATOR (75.6% 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 The Buried Pillars
Choose The Buried Pillars if you want the Custom Volume Controls, Stereo Sound, and Keyboard Only Option side of the pairing. The Buried Pillars launched in 2026.
Both DEVIATOR and The Buried Pillars 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
 DEVIATOR |  The Buried Pillars | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2024 | 2026 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Adventure, Early Access | Action, Indie, Adventure |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Unsupported | Unrated |
| Price | 6.99 USD | 6.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 75.6% positive (193 reviews) | 89.4% positive (66 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Gami Studio | T.F.A.N.C.S. |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie, Adventure on Steam.
- DEVIATOR (2024) is 2 years older than The Buried Pillars (2026).
- The Buried Pillars scores higher on Steam reviews (89.4% positive) than DEVIATOR (75.6% positive).
- The Buried Pillars is currently ~0% cheaper on Steam than DEVIATOR (6.99 USD vs. 6.99 USD).
- DEVIATOR is Deck Unsupported on Steam Deck; The Buried Pillars has no Deck rating yet.
DEVIATOR vs The Buried Pillars — FAQ
- Should I play DEVIATOR or The Buried Pillars first?
- If you want chronology, DEVIATOR (2024) came out before The Buried Pillars (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 DEVIATOR and The Buried Pillars 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.