Choose SCAD
Choose SCAD if you want an Early Access game with Playable without Timed Input. SCAD launched in 2026.
SCAD vs SCALE BULLET ～After Story～
SCAD and SCALE BULLET ～After Story～ both land in Action, 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 share Action, Indie on Steam. SCALE BULLET ～After Story～ (2025) is 1 year older than SCAD (2026). SCALE BULLET ～After Story～ is currently ~22% cheaper on Steam than SCAD (4.99 USD vs. 6.39 USD). 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 SCALE BULLET ～After Story～
Choose SCALE BULLET ～After Story～ if it's currently about 22% cheaper on the Steam Store. SCALE BULLET ～After Story～ launched in 2025.
Both SCAD and SCALE BULLET ～After Story～ sit in Action and Indie on Steam and both list Custom Volume Controls 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
 SCAD |  SCALE BULLET ～After Story～ | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2026 | 2025 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Early Access | Action, Indie |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 6.39 USD | 4.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 81.6% positive (49 reviews) | — |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | NAISU | ashipi |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie on Steam.
- SCALE BULLET ～After Story～ (2025) is 1 year older than SCAD (2026).
- SCALE BULLET ～After Story～ is currently ~22% cheaper on Steam than SCAD (4.99 USD vs. 6.39 USD).
SCAD vs SCALE BULLET ～After Story～ — FAQ
- Should I play SCAD or SCALE BULLET ～After Story～ first?
- If you want chronology, SCALE BULLET ～After Story～ (2025) came out before SCAD (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 SCAD and SCALE BULLET ～After Story～ similar?
- They overlap on Action, 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.