Choose RETSNOM
Choose RETSNOM if it's currently about 80% cheaper on the Steam Store. RETSNOM launched in 2015.
RETSNOM vs ANIMAL WELL
RETSNOM and ANIMAL WELL both land in Action, Indie 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 on Steam. RETSNOM (2015) is 9 years older than ANIMAL WELL (2024). ANIMAL WELL scores higher on Steam reviews (95.4% positive) than RETSNOM (66.7% 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 ANIMAL WELL
Choose ANIMAL WELL if you want an Adventure experience. On Steam, it's the newer release (2024) and ships with the modern feature baseline. 12,616 Steam reviews back the pick.
Both RETSNOM and ANIMAL WELL sit in Action and Indie 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
 RETSNOM |  ANIMAL WELL | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2015 | 2024 |
| Genres | Action, Indie | Action, Indie, Adventure |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Deck Verified |
| Price | 4.99 USD | 24.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 66.7% positive (30 reviews) | 95.4% positive (12,616 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Somi | Billy Basso |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie on Steam.
- RETSNOM (2015) is 9 years older than ANIMAL WELL (2024).
- ANIMAL WELL scores higher on Steam reviews (95.4% positive) than RETSNOM (66.7% positive).
- RETSNOM is currently ~80% cheaper on Steam than ANIMAL WELL (4.99 USD vs. 24.99 USD).
- ANIMAL WELL is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; RETSNOM has no Deck rating yet.
RETSNOM vs ANIMAL WELL — FAQ
- Should I play RETSNOM or ANIMAL WELL first?
- If you want chronology, RETSNOM (2015) came out before ANIMAL WELL (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 RETSNOM and ANIMAL WELL similar?
- They overlap on Action, Indie 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.