Choose Exanima
Choose Exanima if you want a Simulation, RPG, and Early Access experience. 8,861 Steam reviews back the pick.
Exanima vs Gorble
Exanima and Gorble 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. Exanima (2015) is 9 years older than Gorble (2024). Gorble scores higher on Steam reviews (98.8% positive) than Exanima (79.6% 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 Gorble
Choose Gorble if you want a Free To Play experience. On Steam, it's free to play, so the barrier to trying it is zero. Gorble launched in 2024.
Both Exanima and Gorble 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
 Exanima |  Gorble | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2015 | 2024 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Adventure, Simulation, RPG, Early Access | Action, Indie, Adventure, Free To Play |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Deck Verified |
| Price | 14.99 USD | Free to play |
| Steam reviews | 79.6% positive (8,861 reviews) | 98.8% positive (82 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Bare Mettle Entertainment | Leafy Games |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie, Adventure on Steam.
- Exanima (2015) is 9 years older than Gorble (2024).
- Gorble scores higher on Steam reviews (98.8% positive) than Exanima (79.6% positive).
- Gorble is free; Exanima is paid (14.99 USD).
- Steam Deck: Exanima is Deck Playable, Gorble is Deck Verified.
Exanima vs Gorble — FAQ
- Should I play Exanima or Gorble first?
- If you want chronology, Exanima (2015) came out before Gorble (2024). 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 Exanima and Gorble 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.
- Is Gorble free?
- Yes — Gorble is a free-to-play Steam title. Exanima is paid (14.99 USD).