Choose Syndrome
Choose Syndrome if you want an Action experience. Syndrome launched in 2016.
Syndrome vs Lightstep Chronicles
Syndrome and Lightstep Chronicles both land in 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 are Adventure games on Steam. Syndrome (2016) is 3 years older than Lightstep Chronicles (2019). Lightstep Chronicles scores higher on Steam reviews (75% 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 Lightstep Chronicles
Choose Lightstep Chronicles if you want an Indie experience. On Steam, it's currently about 50% cheaper on the Steam Store. Lightstep Chronicles launched in 2019.
Both Syndrome and Lightstep Chronicles sit in 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 |  Lightstep Chronicles | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2016 | 2019 |
| Genres | Action, Adventure | Indie, Adventure |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 19.99 USD | 9.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 72.1% positive (147 reviews) | 75% positive (28 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Camel 101 | Eipix Entertainment |
Side by side
- Both are Adventure games on Steam.
- Syndrome (2016) is 3 years older than Lightstep Chronicles (2019).
- Lightstep Chronicles scores higher on Steam reviews (75% positive) than Syndrome (72.1% positive).
- Lightstep Chronicles is currently ~50% cheaper on Steam than Syndrome (9.99 USD vs. 19.99 USD).
Syndrome vs Lightstep Chronicles — FAQ
- Should I play Syndrome or Lightstep Chronicles first?
- If you want chronology, Syndrome (2016) came out before Lightstep Chronicles (2019). 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 Lightstep Chronicles similar?
- They overlap on 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.