Choose Schein
Choose Schein if it matches what drew you to this matchup. Schein launched in 2014.
Schein vs THE IMPOSSIBLE
Schein and THE IMPOSSIBLE both land in Action, 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 Action, Indie, Adventure on Steam. Schein (2014) is 6 years older than THE IMPOSSIBLE (2020). THE IMPOSSIBLE scores higher on Steam reviews (85% positive) than Schein (66.7% 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 THE IMPOSSIBLE
Choose THE IMPOSSIBLE if you want a Simulation, RPG, and Casual game with Steam Timeline, Color Alternatives, and Playable without Timed Input. On Steam, it's the newer release (2020) and ships with the modern feature baseline. THE IMPOSSIBLE launched in 2020.
Both Schein and THE IMPOSSIBLE sit in Action, 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
 Schein |  THE IMPOSSIBLE | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2014 | 2020 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Adventure | Action, Indie, Adventure, Simulation, RPG, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Deck Verified |
| Price | 4.99 USD | 4.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 66.7% positive (51 reviews) | 85% positive (133 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Zeppelin Studio | IMPOSSIBLE INC, Airem |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie, Adventure on Steam.
- Schein (2014) is 6 years older than THE IMPOSSIBLE (2020).
- THE IMPOSSIBLE scores higher on Steam reviews (85% positive) than Schein (66.7% positive).
- THE IMPOSSIBLE is currently ~0% cheaper on Steam than Schein (4.99 USD vs. 4.99 USD).
- THE IMPOSSIBLE is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Schein has no Deck rating yet.
Schein vs THE IMPOSSIBLE — FAQ
- Should I play Schein or THE IMPOSSIBLE first?
- If you want chronology, Schein (2014) came out before THE IMPOSSIBLE (2020). 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 Schein and THE IMPOSSIBLE similar?
- They overlap on Action, 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.