Choose Sometimes Always Monsters
Choose Sometimes Always Monsters if it matches what drew you to this matchup. Sometimes Always Monsters launched in 2020.
Sometimes Always Monsters vs Physical Exorcism: Case 01
Sometimes Always Monsters and Physical Exorcism: Case 01 both land in Indie, RPG 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, RPG on Steam. Physical Exorcism: Case 01 (2018) is 2 years older than Sometimes Always Monsters (2020). Physical Exorcism: Case 01 scores higher on Steam reviews (78.9% positive) than Sometimes Always Monsters (75% 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 Physical Exorcism: Case 01
Choose Physical Exorcism: Case 01 if you want an Adventure and Casual experience. On Steam, it's currently about 80% cheaper on the Steam Store. Physical Exorcism: Case 01 launched in 2018.
Both Sometimes Always Monsters and Physical Exorcism: Case 01 sit in Indie and RPG 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
 Sometimes Always Monsters |  Physical Exorcism: Case 01 | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2020 | 2018 |
| Genres | Indie, RPG | Indie, Adventure, RPG, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Unrated |
| Price | 14.99 USD | 2.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 75% positive (104 reviews) | 78.9% positive (19 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Vagabond Dog | Sounding Stone / 老奉毊, Meijin Zhu / 五月梅花落 |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, RPG on Steam.
- Physical Exorcism: Case 01 (2018) is 2 years older than Sometimes Always Monsters (2020).
- Physical Exorcism: Case 01 scores higher on Steam reviews (78.9% positive) than Sometimes Always Monsters (75% positive).
- Physical Exorcism: Case 01 is currently ~80% cheaper on Steam than Sometimes Always Monsters (2.99 USD vs. 14.99 USD).
- Sometimes Always Monsters is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; Physical Exorcism: Case 01 has no Deck rating yet.
Sometimes Always Monsters vs Physical Exorcism: Case 01 — FAQ
- Should I play Sometimes Always Monsters or Physical Exorcism: Case 01 first?
- If you want chronology, Physical Exorcism: Case 01 (2018) came out before Sometimes Always Monsters (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 Sometimes Always Monsters and Physical Exorcism: Case 01 similar?
- They overlap on Indie, RPG 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 Sometimes Always Monsters run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Sometimes Always Monsters is rated Deck Playable by Valve. Physical Exorcism: Case 01 doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.