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Mythos, Book One vs Our Red String

Mythos, Book One and Our Red String both land in 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 are Indie games on Steam. Mythos, Book One (2025) is 1 year older than Our Red String (2026). Our Red String scores higher on Steam reviews (96.9% positive) than Mythos, Book One (90.2% 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 Mythos, Book One

Choose Mythos, Book One if you want a RPG experience. On Steam, it's currently about 51% cheaper on the Steam Store. Mythos, Book One launched in 2025.

Choose Our Red String

Choose Our Red String if you want a Casual and Early Access experience. Our Red String launched in 2026.

Both Mythos, Book One and Our Red String sit in 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

Mythos, Book One vs Our Red String — Steam metadata comparison
Mythos, Book One — Steam game coverMythos, Book OneOur Red String — Steam game coverOur Red String
Released20252026
GenresIndie, RPGIndie, Casual, Early Access
PlatformsWindows, macOS, LinuxWindows
Steam DeckDeck PlayableDeck Playable
Price9.74 USD19.99 USD
Steam reviews90.2% positive (41 reviews)96.9% positive (65 reviews)
MultiplayerSingle-player onlySingle-player only
DevelopersNine of Swords StudiosEva Kiss

Side by side

Mythos, Book One vs Our Red String — FAQ

Should I play Mythos, Book One or Our Red String first?
If you want chronology, Mythos, Book One (2025) came out before Our Red String (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 Mythos, Book One and Our Red String similar?
They overlap on 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.
Mythos, Book One vs Our Red String — Verdict (2026) · imho.run