Choose Anomalum
Choose Anomalum if you want an Indie experience. On Steam, it's currently about 25% cheaper on the Steam Store. Anomalum launched in 2024.
Anomalum vs Where the Walls Breathe
Anomalum and Where the Walls Breathe both land in Adventure, Simulation 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 Adventure, Simulation on Steam. Anomalum (2024) is 1 year older than Where the Walls Breathe (2025). Anomalum scores higher on Steam reviews (90% positive) than Where the Walls Breathe (75% 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 Where the Walls Breathe
Choose Where the Walls Breathe if you want an Action experience. Where the Walls Breathe launched in 2025.
Both Anomalum and Where the Walls Breathe sit in Adventure and Simulation 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
 Anomalum |  Where the Walls Breathe | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2024 | 2025 |
| Genres | Indie, Adventure, Simulation | Action, Adventure, Simulation |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 2.99 USD | 3.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 90% positive (20 reviews) | 75% positive (16 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Leonn Camayo | WeSummonDemons! |
Side by side
- Both share Adventure, Simulation on Steam.
- Anomalum (2024) is 1 year older than Where the Walls Breathe (2025).
- Anomalum scores higher on Steam reviews (90% positive) than Where the Walls Breathe (75% positive).
- Anomalum is currently ~25% cheaper on Steam than Where the Walls Breathe (2.99 USD vs. 3.99 USD).
Anomalum vs Where the Walls Breathe — FAQ
- Should I play Anomalum or Where the Walls Breathe first?
- If you want chronology, Anomalum (2024) came out before Where the Walls Breathe (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 Anomalum and Where the Walls Breathe similar?
- They overlap on Adventure, Simulation 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.