Choose DYSTHANASIA
Choose DYSTHANASIA if you want an Action and RPG game with Custom Volume Controls, Stereo Sound, and Adjustable Difficulty. On Steam, it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. DYSTHANASIA launched in 2025.
DYSTHANASIA vs POCKET MYSTERY EP DX
DYSTHANASIA and POCKET MYSTERY EP DX 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. POCKET MYSTERY EP DX (2024) is 1 year older than DYSTHANASIA (2025). DYSTHANASIA scores higher on Steam reviews (88.1% positive) than POCKET MYSTERY EP DX (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 POCKET MYSTERY EP DX
Choose POCKET MYSTERY EP DX if you want a Free To Play experience. On Steam, it's free to play, so the barrier to trying it is zero. POCKET MYSTERY EP DX launched in 2024.
Both DYSTHANASIA and POCKET MYSTERY EP DX 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
 DYSTHANASIA |  POCKET MYSTERY EP DX | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2025 | 2024 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Adventure, RPG | Indie, Adventure, Free To Play |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Unrated |
| Price | 17.49 USD | Free to play |
| Steam reviews | 88.1% positive (59 reviews) | 75% positive (12 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Madowaku Kobo | Kohococoa Design Works |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Adventure on Steam.
- POCKET MYSTERY EP DX (2024) is 1 year older than DYSTHANASIA (2025).
- DYSTHANASIA scores higher on Steam reviews (88.1% positive) than POCKET MYSTERY EP DX (75% positive).
- POCKET MYSTERY EP DX is free; DYSTHANASIA is paid (17.49 USD).
- DYSTHANASIA is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; POCKET MYSTERY EP DX has no Deck rating yet.
DYSTHANASIA vs POCKET MYSTERY EP DX — FAQ
- Should I play DYSTHANASIA or POCKET MYSTERY EP DX first?
- If you want chronology, POCKET MYSTERY EP DX (2024) came out before DYSTHANASIA (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 DYSTHANASIA and POCKET MYSTERY EP DX 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.
- Is POCKET MYSTERY EP DX free?
- Yes — POCKET MYSTERY EP DX is a free-to-play Steam title. DYSTHANASIA is paid (17.49 USD).
- Does DYSTHANASIA run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — DYSTHANASIA is rated Deck Verified by Valve. POCKET MYSTERY EP DX doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.