Choose Cherophobia
Choose Cherophobia if it's currently about 40% cheaper on the Steam Store. Cherophobia launched in 2024.
Cherophobia vs Box of Broken Nails
Cherophobia and Box of Broken Nails both land in 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 Indie, Adventure on Steam. Cherophobia (2024) is 1 year older than Box of Broken Nails (2025). Box of Broken Nails scores higher on Steam reviews (98.4% positive) than Cherophobia (73.9% 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 Box of Broken Nails
Choose Box of Broken Nails if you want an Action and Simulation game with Stereo Sound, Surround Sound, and Playable without Timed Input. Box of Broken Nails launched in 2025.
Both Cherophobia and Box of Broken Nails sit in 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
 Cherophobia |  Box of Broken Nails | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2024 | 2025 |
| Genres | Indie, Adventure | Action, Indie, Adventure, Simulation |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Unrated |
| Price | 2.99 USD | 4.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 73.9% positive (23 reviews) | 98.4% positive (128 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Worst Event | Cdodge, trushkeen |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Adventure on Steam.
- Cherophobia (2024) is 1 year older than Box of Broken Nails (2025).
- Box of Broken Nails scores higher on Steam reviews (98.4% positive) than Cherophobia (73.9% positive).
- Cherophobia is currently ~40% cheaper on Steam than Box of Broken Nails (2.99 USD vs. 4.99 USD).
- Cherophobia is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Box of Broken Nails has no Deck rating yet.
Cherophobia vs Box of Broken Nails — FAQ
- Should I play Cherophobia or Box of Broken Nails first?
- If you want chronology, Cherophobia (2024) came out before Box of Broken Nails (2025). 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 Cherophobia and Box of Broken Nails similar?
- They overlap on 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.
- Does Cherophobia run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Cherophobia is rated Deck Verified by Valve. Box of Broken Nails doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.