Choose The Void
Choose The Void if you want an Action experience. On Steam, it's currently about 71% cheaper on the Steam Store. The Void launched in 2009.
The Void vs Pathologic 3
The Void and Pathologic 3 both land in 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 are Adventure games on Steam. The Void (2009) is 17 years older than Pathologic 3 (2026). Pathologic 3 scores higher on Steam reviews (87% positive) than The Void (82.5% 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 Pathologic 3
Choose Pathologic 3 if you want an Indie, Simulation, and RPG game with Camera Comfort, Custom Volume Controls, and Stereo Sound. On Steam, it carries the stronger Steam consensus at 87% positive across 994 reviews.
Both The Void and Pathologic 3 sit in 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
 The Void |  Pathologic 3 | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2009 | 2026 |
| Genres | Action, Adventure | Indie, Adventure, Simulation, RPG |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Unsupported | Deck Playable |
| Price | 9.99 USD | 34.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 82.5% positive (576 reviews) | 87% positive (994 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Ice-Pick Lodge | Ice-Pick Lodge |
Side by side
- Both are Adventure games on Steam.
- The Void (2009) is 17 years older than Pathologic 3 (2026).
- Pathologic 3 scores higher on Steam reviews (87% positive) than The Void (82.5% positive).
- The Void is currently ~71% cheaper on Steam than Pathologic 3 (9.99 USD vs. 34.99 USD).
- Steam Deck: The Void is Deck Unsupported, Pathologic 3 is Deck Playable.
The Void vs Pathologic 3 — FAQ
- Which is better, The Void or Pathologic 3?
- On Steam reviews Pathologic 3 scores higher (87% positive) than The Void (82.5% positive). Both have enough reviews to trust the signal, so for players using reviews alone, Pathologic 3 is the safer pick. Genre fit still matters — check the side-by-side table for the categories each game lands in.
- Should I play The Void or Pathologic 3 first?
- If you want chronology, The Void (2009) came out before Pathologic 3 (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 The Void and Pathologic 3 similar?
- They overlap on 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.