Choose Realms of the Haunting
Choose Realms of the Haunting if it matches what drew you to this matchup. Realms of the Haunting launched in 2014.
Realms of the Haunting vs Normality
Realms of the Haunting and Normality both land in Action 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 Action games on Steam. Realms of the Haunting (2014) is 1 year older than Normality (2015). Realms of the Haunting scores higher on Steam reviews (93.3% positive) than Normality (90.3% 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 Normality
Choose Normality if you want an Adventure experience. Normality launched in 2015.
Both Realms of the Haunting and Normality sit in Action 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
 Realms of the Haunting |  Normality | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2014 | 2015 |
| Genres | Action | Action, Adventure |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Unsupported | Unrated |
| Price | 2.99 USD | 2.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 93.3% positive (134 reviews) | 90.3% positive (72 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Gremlin Interactive | Gremlin Interactive |
Side by side
- Both are Action games on Steam.
- Realms of the Haunting (2014) is 1 year older than Normality (2015).
- Realms of the Haunting scores higher on Steam reviews (93.3% positive) than Normality (90.3% positive).
- Normality is currently ~0% cheaper on Steam than Realms of the Haunting (2.99 USD vs. 2.99 USD).
- Realms of the Haunting is Deck Unsupported on Steam Deck; Normality has no Deck rating yet.
Realms of the Haunting vs Normality — FAQ
- Should I play Realms of the Haunting or Normality first?
- If you want chronology, Realms of the Haunting (2014) came out before Normality (2015). 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 Realms of the Haunting and Normality similar?
- They overlap on Action 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.