Choose Even the Ocean
Choose Even the Ocean if it matches what drew you to this matchup. Even the Ocean launched in 2016.
Even the Ocean vs Sephonie
Even the Ocean and Sephonie 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. Even the Ocean (2016) is 6 years older than Sephonie (2022). Sephonie scores higher on Steam reviews (96.1% positive) than Even the Ocean (87% 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 Sephonie
Choose Sephonie if you want a Sports and Simulation game with Adjustable Text Size, Color Alternatives, and Save Anytime. On Steam, it carries the stronger Steam consensus at 96.1% positive across 203 reviews.
Both Even the Ocean and Sephonie sit in Action, Indie, and Adventure on Steam and both list Camera Comfort, Playable without Timed Input, and Keyboard Only Option, 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
 Even the Ocean |  Sephonie | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2016 | 2022 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Adventure, RPG | Action, Sports, Indie, Adventure, Simulation, RPG |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS | Windows, macOS |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Deck Verified |
| Price | 19.99 USD | 19.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 87% positive (177 reviews) | 96.1% positive (203 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Melos Han-Tani, Marina Kittaka | Melos Han-Tani, Marina Kittaka |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie, Adventure on Steam.
- Even the Ocean (2016) is 6 years older than Sephonie (2022).
- Sephonie scores higher on Steam reviews (96.1% positive) than Even the Ocean (87% positive).
- Sephonie is currently ~0% cheaper on Steam than Even the Ocean (19.99 USD vs. 19.99 USD).
- Both are Deck Verified.
Even the Ocean vs Sephonie — FAQ
- Which is better, Even the Ocean or Sephonie?
- On Steam reviews Sephonie scores higher (96.1% positive) than Even the Ocean (87% positive). Both have enough reviews to trust the signal, so for players using reviews alone, Sephonie is the safer pick. Genre fit still matters — check the side-by-side table for the categories each game lands in.
- Should I play Even the Ocean or Sephonie first?
- If you want chronology, Even the Ocean (2016) came out before Sephonie (2022). 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 Even the Ocean and Sephonie 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.
- Do Even the Ocean and Sephonie both run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — both are Steam Deck Verified, meaning Valve confirms they run with full controller support, legible text, and default settings out of the box.