Choose STASIS
Choose STASIS if it's currently about 39% cheaper on the Steam Store. STASIS launched in 2015.
STASIS vs BEAUTIFUL DESOLATION
STASIS and BEAUTIFUL DESOLATION 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. STASIS (2015) is 5 years older than BEAUTIFUL DESOLATION (2020). Both sit near 78% positive on Steam (STASIS: 940 reviews, BEAUTIFUL DESOLATION: 257). 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 BEAUTIFUL DESOLATION
Choose BEAUTIFUL DESOLATION if you want the Color Alternatives side of the pairing. On Steam, it's the newer release (2020) and ships with the modern feature baseline. BEAUTIFUL DESOLATION launched in 2020.
Both STASIS and BEAUTIFUL DESOLATION sit in Indie and Adventure on Steam and both list Adjustable Text Size, Subtitle Options, and Custom Volume Controls, so either pick lands in the same broad neighborhood. Steam reviews are nearly tied (78.4% vs 77.8% positive), so genre fit is the cleanest tiebreaker — scroll the table for the feature-by-feature view.
Side-by-side comparison
 STASIS |  BEAUTIFUL DESOLATION | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2015 | 2020 |
| Genres | Indie, Adventure | Indie, Adventure |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS | Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Unrated |
| Price | 3.19 USD | 5.19 USD |
| Steam reviews | 78.4% positive (940 reviews) | 77.8% positive (257 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | THE BROTHERHOOD | THE BROTHERHOOD |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Adventure on Steam.
- STASIS (2015) is 5 years older than BEAUTIFUL DESOLATION (2020).
- Both sit near 78% positive on Steam (STASIS: 940 reviews, BEAUTIFUL DESOLATION: 257).
- STASIS is currently ~39% cheaper on Steam than BEAUTIFUL DESOLATION (3.19 USD vs. 5.19 USD).
- STASIS is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; BEAUTIFUL DESOLATION has no Deck rating yet.
STASIS vs BEAUTIFUL DESOLATION — FAQ
- Which is better, STASIS or BEAUTIFUL DESOLATION?
- On Steam reviews the two are nearly tied: STASIS sits at 78.4% positive (940 reviews), BEAUTIFUL DESOLATION at 77.8% (257). The choice usually comes down to genre fit and the platform features each one supports — see the comparison table above.
- Should I play STASIS or BEAUTIFUL DESOLATION first?
- If you want chronology, STASIS (2015) came out before BEAUTIFUL DESOLATION (2020). 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 STASIS and BEAUTIFUL DESOLATION 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.
- Does STASIS run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — STASIS is rated Deck Playable by Valve. BEAUTIFUL DESOLATION doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.