Choose Kelvin and the Infamous Machine
Choose Kelvin and the Infamous Machine if it matches what drew you to this matchup. Kelvin and the Infamous Machine launched in 2016.
Kelvin and the Infamous Machine vs The Epsilon Outcome
Kelvin and the Infamous Machine and The Epsilon Outcome both land in 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 Indie, Adventure on Steam. Kelvin and the Infamous Machine (2016) is 5 years older than The Epsilon Outcome (2021). The Epsilon Outcome scores higher on Steam reviews (100% positive) than Kelvin and the Infamous Machine (89.5% 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 The Epsilon Outcome
Choose The Epsilon Outcome if you want a Strategy experience. On Steam, it's currently about 20% cheaper on the Steam Store. The Epsilon Outcome launched in 2021.
Both Kelvin and the Infamous Machine and The Epsilon Outcome sit in 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
 Kelvin and the Infamous Machine |  The Epsilon Outcome | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2016 | 2021 |
| Genres | Indie, Adventure | Strategy, Indie, Adventure |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows, macOS |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 9.99 USD | 7.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 89.5% positive (465 reviews) | 100% positive (10 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Blyts | Kenneth A. Perrine |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Adventure on Steam.
- Kelvin and the Infamous Machine (2016) is 5 years older than The Epsilon Outcome (2021).
- The Epsilon Outcome scores higher on Steam reviews (100% positive) than Kelvin and the Infamous Machine (89.5% positive).
- The Epsilon Outcome is currently ~20% cheaper on Steam than Kelvin and the Infamous Machine (7.99 USD vs. 9.99 USD).
Kelvin and the Infamous Machine vs The Epsilon Outcome — FAQ
- Should I play Kelvin and the Infamous Machine or The Epsilon Outcome first?
- If you want chronology, Kelvin and the Infamous Machine (2016) came out before The Epsilon Outcome (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 Kelvin and the Infamous Machine and The Epsilon Outcome similar?
- They overlap on 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.