Choose Chronicles of Teddy
Choose Chronicles of Teddy if it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. Chronicles of Teddy launched in 2015.
Chronicles of Teddy vs An Automaton's Journey
Chronicles of Teddy and An Automaton's Journey 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. Chronicles of Teddy (2015) is 11 years older than An Automaton's Journey (2026). An Automaton's Journey scores higher on Steam reviews (85.3% positive) than Chronicles of Teddy (68.2% 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 An Automaton's Journey
Choose An Automaton's Journey if you want the Custom Volume Controls, Playable without Timed Input, and Save Anytime side of the pairing. On Steam, it's currently about 52% cheaper on the Steam Store. An Automaton's Journey launched in 2026.
Both Chronicles of Teddy and An Automaton's Journey 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
 Chronicles of Teddy |  An Automaton's Journey | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2015 | 2026 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Adventure, RPG | Action, Indie, Adventure, RPG |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Unrated |
| Price | 14.99 USD | 7.19 USD |
| Steam reviews | 68.2% positive (148 reviews) | 85.3% positive (34 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Storybird | Xyros Games |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie, Adventure on Steam.
- Chronicles of Teddy (2015) is 11 years older than An Automaton's Journey (2026).
- An Automaton's Journey scores higher on Steam reviews (85.3% positive) than Chronicles of Teddy (68.2% positive).
- An Automaton's Journey is currently ~52% cheaper on Steam than Chronicles of Teddy (7.19 USD vs. 14.99 USD).
- Chronicles of Teddy is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; An Automaton's Journey has no Deck rating yet.
Chronicles of Teddy vs An Automaton's Journey — FAQ
- Should I play Chronicles of Teddy or An Automaton's Journey first?
- If you want chronology, Chronicles of Teddy (2015) came out before An Automaton's Journey (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 Chronicles of Teddy and An Automaton's Journey 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.
- Does Chronicles of Teddy run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Chronicles of Teddy is rated Deck Verified by Valve. An Automaton's Journey doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.