Choose OneShot
Choose OneShot if you want a Casual experience. 31,336 Steam reviews back the pick.
OneShot vs Nepenthe
OneShot and Nepenthe 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. OneShot (2016) is 2 years older than Nepenthe (2018). OneShot scores higher on Steam reviews (98.3% positive) than Nepenthe (94% 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 Nepenthe
Choose Nepenthe if you want an Action and RPG experience. On Steam, it's currently about 50% cheaper on the Steam Store. Nepenthe launched in 2018.
Both OneShot and Nepenthe 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
 OneShot |  Nepenthe | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2016 | 2018 |
| Genres | Indie, Adventure, Casual | Action, Indie, Adventure, RPG |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Deck Unsupported | Deck Playable |
| Price | 9.99 USD | 4.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 98.3% positive (31,336 reviews) | 94% positive (84 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Future Cat LLC | Yitz |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Adventure on Steam.
- OneShot (2016) is 2 years older than Nepenthe (2018).
- OneShot scores higher on Steam reviews (98.3% positive) than Nepenthe (94% positive).
- Nepenthe is currently ~50% cheaper on Steam than OneShot (4.99 USD vs. 9.99 USD).
- Steam Deck: OneShot is Deck Unsupported, Nepenthe is Deck Playable.
OneShot vs Nepenthe — FAQ
- Should I play OneShot or Nepenthe first?
- If you want chronology, OneShot (2016) came out before Nepenthe (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 OneShot and Nepenthe 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.