Choose NightCry
Choose NightCry if it matches what drew you to this matchup. NightCry launched in 2016.
NightCry vs Reclusive
NightCry and Reclusive 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. NightCry (2016) is 7 years older than Reclusive (2023). Reclusive scores higher on Steam reviews (76.9% positive) than NightCry (66.4% 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 Reclusive
Choose Reclusive if you want the Steam Leaderboards side of the pairing. On Steam, it's currently about 72% cheaper on the Steam Store. Reclusive launched in 2023.
Both NightCry and Reclusive 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
 NightCry |  Reclusive | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2016 | 2023 |
| Genres | Indie, Adventure | Indie, Adventure |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Unrated |
| Price | 24.99 USD | 6.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 66.4% positive (131 reviews) | 76.9% positive (13 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Nude Maker | VD Games |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Adventure on Steam.
- NightCry (2016) is 7 years older than Reclusive (2023).
- Reclusive scores higher on Steam reviews (76.9% positive) than NightCry (66.4% positive).
- Reclusive is currently ~72% cheaper on Steam than NightCry (6.99 USD vs. 24.99 USD).
- NightCry is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; Reclusive has no Deck rating yet.
NightCry vs Reclusive — FAQ
- Should I play NightCry or Reclusive first?
- If you want chronology, NightCry (2016) came out before Reclusive (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 NightCry and Reclusive 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.
- Does NightCry run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — NightCry is rated Deck Playable by Valve. Reclusive doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.