Choose FORM
Choose FORM if you want an Adventure experience. FORM launched in 2017.
FORM vs ESPER
FORM and ESPER both land in Indie, Casual 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, Casual on Steam. FORM (2017) is 1 year older than ESPER (2018). FORM scores higher on Steam reviews (90.5% positive) than ESPER (80% 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 ESPER
Choose ESPER if it's currently about 93% cheaper on the Steam Store. ESPER launched in 2018.
Both FORM and ESPER sit in Indie and Casual on Steam and both list Tracked Controller Support and VR Only, 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
 FORM |  ESPER | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2017 | 2018 |
| Genres | Indie, Adventure, Casual | Indie, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 14.99 USD | 1.07 USD |
| Steam reviews | 90.5% positive (748 reviews) | 80% positive (10 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Charm Games | Coatsink |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Casual on Steam.
- FORM (2017) is 1 year older than ESPER (2018).
- FORM scores higher on Steam reviews (90.5% positive) than ESPER (80% positive).
- ESPER is currently ~93% cheaper on Steam than FORM (1.07 USD vs. 14.99 USD).
FORM vs ESPER — FAQ
- Should I play FORM or ESPER first?
- If you want chronology, FORM (2017) came out before ESPER (2018). 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 FORM and ESPER similar?
- They overlap on Indie, Casual 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.