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Syndrome vs Pyramis

Syndrome and Pyramis 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 7 years older than Pyramis (2023). Syndrome scores higher on Steam reviews (72.1% positive) than Pyramis (56.3% 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 Syndrome

Choose Syndrome if it matches what drew you to this matchup. Syndrome launched in 2016.

Choose Pyramis

Choose Pyramis if you want an Indie experience. On Steam, it's currently about 50% cheaper on the Steam Store. Pyramis launched in 2023.

Both Syndrome and Pyramis 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 vs Pyramis — Steam metadata comparison
Syndrome — Steam game coverSyndromePyramis — Steam game coverPyramis
Released20162023
GenresAction, AdventureAction, Indie, Adventure
PlatformsWindows, macOSWindows
Steam DeckUnratedUnrated
Price19.99 USD9.99 USD
Steam reviews72.1% positive (147 reviews)56.3% positive (16 reviews)
MultiplayerSingle-player onlySingle-player only
DevelopersCamel 101BG Productions

Side by side

Syndrome vs Pyramis — FAQ

Should I play Syndrome or Pyramis first?
If you want chronology, Syndrome (2016) came out before Pyramis (2023). 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 Pyramis 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.
Syndrome vs Pyramis — Verdict (2026) · imho.run