Choose DISTRAINT: Deluxe Edition
Choose DISTRAINT: Deluxe Edition if you want a Casual experience. On Steam, it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. 1,278 Steam reviews back the pick.
DISTRAINT: Deluxe Edition vs Esc_
DISTRAINT: Deluxe Edition and Esc_ 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. DISTRAINT: Deluxe Edition is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Esc_ has no Deck rating yet. 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 Esc_
Choose Esc_ if you want the Custom Volume Controls, Stereo Sound, and Playable without Timed Input side of the pairing.
Both DISTRAINT: Deluxe Edition and Esc_ 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
 DISTRAINT: Deluxe Edition |  Esc_ | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2015 | — |
| Genres | Indie, Adventure, Casual | Indie, Adventure |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Unrated |
| Price | 4.99 USD | Price unknown |
| Steam reviews | 90.1% positive (1,278 reviews) | — |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Jesse Makkonen | Alpha Ômega Entertainment |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Adventure on Steam.
- DISTRAINT: Deluxe Edition is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Esc_ has no Deck rating yet.
DISTRAINT: Deluxe Edition vs Esc_ — FAQ
- Are DISTRAINT: Deluxe Edition and Esc_ 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 DISTRAINT: Deluxe Edition run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — DISTRAINT: Deluxe Edition is rated Deck Verified by Valve. Esc_ doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.