Choose Her Story
Choose Her Story if you want a Simulation experience. 5,029 Steam reviews back the pick.
Her Story vs Paramnesia
Her Story and Paramnesia both land in Indie, Adventure, Casual 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 Indie, Adventure, Casual on Steam. Her Story (2015) is 7 years older than Paramnesia (2022). Paramnesia scores higher on Steam reviews (91.7% positive) than Her Story (88.1% 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 Paramnesia
Choose Paramnesia if it's currently about 50% cheaper on the Steam Store. Paramnesia launched in 2022.
Both Her Story and Paramnesia sit in Indie, Adventure, and Casual 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
 Her Story |  Paramnesia | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2015 | 2022 |
| Genres | Indie, Adventure, Simulation, Casual | Indie, Adventure, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS | Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Unrated |
| Price | 9.99 USD | 4.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 88.1% positive (5,029 reviews) | 91.7% positive (12 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Sam Barlow | — |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Adventure, Casual on Steam.
- Her Story (2015) is 7 years older than Paramnesia (2022).
- Paramnesia scores higher on Steam reviews (91.7% positive) than Her Story (88.1% positive).
- Paramnesia is currently ~50% cheaper on Steam than Her Story (4.99 USD vs. 9.99 USD).
- Her Story is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; Paramnesia has no Deck rating yet.
Her Story vs Paramnesia — FAQ
- Should I play Her Story or Paramnesia first?
- If you want chronology, Her Story (2015) came out before Paramnesia (2022). 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 Her Story and Paramnesia similar?
- They overlap on Indie, Adventure, Casual 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 Her Story run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Her Story is rated Deck Playable by Valve. Paramnesia doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.