Choose SpyParty
Choose SpyParty if you want an Action, Indie, and Simulation experience. SpyParty launched in 2018.
SpyParty vs Evil Mansion
SpyParty and Evil Mansion both land in Strategy, Early Access 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, Early Access on Steam. SpyParty (2018) is 3 years older than Evil Mansion (2021). SpyParty scores higher on Steam reviews (76.7% positive) than Evil Mansion (54.5% 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 Evil Mansion
Choose Evil Mansion if you want a RPG experience. On Steam, it's free to play, so the barrier to trying it is zero. Evil Mansion launched in 2021.
Both SpyParty and Evil Mansion sit in Strategy and Early Access on Steam and both list Multi-player, Online PvP, and PvP, 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
 SpyParty |  Evil Mansion | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2018 | 2021 |
| Genres | Action, Strategy, Indie, Simulation, Early Access | Strategy, RPG, Early Access |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Unrated |
| Price | 24.99 USD | Free to play |
| Steam reviews | 76.7% positive (860 reviews) | 54.5% positive (22 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player | Multi-player |
| Developers | Chris Hecker, John Cimino | Ceeeb Studio |
Side by side
- Both share Strategy, Early Access on Steam.
- SpyParty (2018) is 3 years older than Evil Mansion (2021).
- SpyParty scores higher on Steam reviews (76.7% positive) than Evil Mansion (54.5% positive).
- Evil Mansion is free; SpyParty is paid (24.99 USD).
- SpyParty is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; Evil Mansion has no Deck rating yet.
SpyParty vs Evil Mansion — FAQ
- Should I play SpyParty or Evil Mansion first?
- If you want chronology, SpyParty (2018) came out before Evil Mansion (2021). 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 SpyParty and Evil Mansion similar?
- They overlap on Strategy, Early Access 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 Evil Mansion free?
- Yes — Evil Mansion is a free-to-play Steam title. SpyParty is paid (24.99 USD).
- Does SpyParty run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — SpyParty is rated Deck Playable by Valve. Evil Mansion doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.