Choose Syndrome
Choose Syndrome if it matches what drew you to this matchup. Syndrome launched in 2016.
Syndrome vs Kohate
Syndrome and Kohate both land in Action, 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 Action, Adventure on Steam. Syndrome (2016) is 4 years older than Kohate (2020). Kohate scores higher on Steam reviews (77.8% positive) than Syndrome (72.1% 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 Kohate
Choose Kohate if you want an Indie experience. On Steam, it's currently about 75% cheaper on the Steam Store. Kohate launched in 2020.
Both Syndrome and Kohate sit in Action 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
 Syndrome |  Kohate | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2016 | 2020 |
| Genres | Action, Adventure | Action, Indie, Adventure |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 19.99 USD | 4.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 72.1% positive (147 reviews) | 77.8% positive (36 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Camel 101 | DarkStone Digital |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Adventure on Steam.
- Syndrome (2016) is 4 years older than Kohate (2020).
- Kohate scores higher on Steam reviews (77.8% positive) than Syndrome (72.1% positive).
- Kohate is currently ~75% cheaper on Steam than Syndrome (4.99 USD vs. 19.99 USD).
Syndrome vs Kohate — FAQ
- Should I play Syndrome or Kohate first?
- If you want chronology, Syndrome (2016) came out before Kohate (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 Syndrome and Kohate similar?
- They overlap on Action, 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.