Choose Always Sometimes Monsters
Choose Always Sometimes Monsters if you want a RPG experience. 1,199 Steam reviews back the pick.
Always Sometimes Monsters vs Sumire
Always Sometimes Monsters and Sumire both land in Indie 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 Indie games on Steam. Always Sometimes Monsters (2014) is 7 years older than Sumire (2021). Sumire scores higher on Steam reviews (96% positive) than Always Sometimes Monsters (79.4% 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 Sumire
Choose Sumire if you want an Adventure and Casual experience. On Steam, it carries the stronger Steam consensus at 96% positive across 347 reviews.
Both Always Sometimes Monsters and Sumire sit in Indie 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
 Always Sometimes Monsters |  Sumire | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2014 | 2021 |
| Genres | Indie, RPG | Indie, Adventure, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows, macOS |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Deck Verified |
| Price | 9.99 USD | 5.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 79.4% positive (1,199 reviews) | 96% positive (347 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Vagabond Dog | GameTomo Team |
Side by side
- Both are Indie games on Steam.
- Always Sometimes Monsters (2014) is 7 years older than Sumire (2021).
- Sumire scores higher on Steam reviews (96% positive) than Always Sometimes Monsters (79.4% positive).
- Sumire is currently ~40% cheaper on Steam than Always Sometimes Monsters (5.99 USD vs. 9.99 USD).
- Steam Deck: Always Sometimes Monsters is Deck Playable, Sumire is Deck Verified.
Always Sometimes Monsters vs Sumire — FAQ
- Which is better, Always Sometimes Monsters or Sumire?
- On Steam reviews Sumire scores higher (96% positive) than Always Sometimes Monsters (79.4% positive). Both have enough reviews to trust the signal, so for players using reviews alone, Sumire is the safer pick. Genre fit still matters — check the side-by-side table for the categories each game lands in.
- Should I play Always Sometimes Monsters or Sumire first?
- If you want chronology, Always Sometimes Monsters (2014) came out before Sumire (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 Always Sometimes Monsters and Sumire similar?
- They overlap on Indie 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.