Choose Pathologic 3
Choose Pathologic 3 if you want a Simulation and RPG experience. Pathologic 3 launched in 2026.
Pathologic 3 vs Overtime Anomaly
Pathologic 3 and Overtime Anomaly 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. Overtime Anomaly (2025) is 1 year older than Pathologic 3 (2026). Both sit near 87% positive on Steam (Pathologic 3: 994 reviews, Overtime Anomaly: 61). 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 Overtime Anomaly
Choose Overtime Anomaly if you want the Adjustable Difficulty side of the pairing. On Steam, it's currently about 83% cheaper on the Steam Store. Overtime Anomaly launched in 2025.
Both Pathologic 3 and Overtime Anomaly sit in Indie and Adventure on Steam and both list Camera Comfort, Custom Volume Controls, and Stereo Sound, so either pick lands in the same broad neighborhood. Steam reviews are nearly tied (87% vs 86.9% positive), so genre fit is the cleanest tiebreaker — scroll the table for the feature-by-feature view.
Side-by-side comparison
 Pathologic 3 |  Overtime Anomaly | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2026 | 2025 |
| Genres | Indie, Adventure, Simulation, RPG | Indie, Adventure |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Unrated |
| Price | 34.99 USD | 5.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 87% positive (994 reviews) | 86.9% positive (61 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Ice-Pick Lodge | BiteMe Games |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Adventure on Steam.
- Overtime Anomaly (2025) is 1 year older than Pathologic 3 (2026).
- Both sit near 87% positive on Steam (Pathologic 3: 994 reviews, Overtime Anomaly: 61).
- Overtime Anomaly is currently ~83% cheaper on Steam than Pathologic 3 (5.99 USD vs. 34.99 USD).
- Pathologic 3 is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; Overtime Anomaly has no Deck rating yet.
Pathologic 3 vs Overtime Anomaly — FAQ
- Should I play Pathologic 3 or Overtime Anomaly first?
- If you want chronology, Overtime Anomaly (2025) came out before Pathologic 3 (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 Pathologic 3 and Overtime Anomaly 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 Pathologic 3 run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Pathologic 3 is rated Deck Playable by Valve. Overtime Anomaly doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.