Choose Escape Gaia
Choose Escape Gaia if you want a Casual game with Steam Leaderboards. On Steam, it's currently about 36% cheaper on the Steam Store. Escape Gaia launched in 2024.
Escape Gaia vs Deck of Haunts
Escape Gaia and Deck of Haunts both land in Strategy, 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 Strategy, Indie on Steam. Escape Gaia (2024) is 1 year older than Deck of Haunts (2025). Escape Gaia is currently ~36% cheaper on Steam than Deck of Haunts (6.99 USD vs. 10.99 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 Deck of Haunts
Choose Deck of Haunts if you want a Simulation game with Adjustable Text Size, Subtitle Options, and Camera Comfort. On Steam, it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. Deck of Haunts launched in 2025.
Both Escape Gaia and Deck of Haunts sit in Strategy and 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
 Escape Gaia |  Deck of Haunts | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2024 | 2025 |
| Genres | Strategy, Indie, Casual | Strategy, Indie, Simulation |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Deck Verified |
| Price | 6.99 USD | 10.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 8 reviews | 88.2% positive (723 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Current Games | Mantis |
Side by side
- Both share Strategy, Indie on Steam.
- Escape Gaia (2024) is 1 year older than Deck of Haunts (2025).
- Escape Gaia is currently ~36% cheaper on Steam than Deck of Haunts (6.99 USD vs. 10.99 USD).
- Steam Deck: Escape Gaia is Deck Playable, Deck of Haunts is Deck Verified.
Escape Gaia vs Deck of Haunts — FAQ
- Should I play Escape Gaia or Deck of Haunts first?
- If you want chronology, Escape Gaia (2024) came out before Deck of Haunts (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 Escape Gaia and Deck of Haunts similar?
- They overlap on Strategy, 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.