Choose A Standard Deviation
Choose A Standard Deviation if it matches what drew you to this matchup. A Standard Deviation launched in 2026.
A Standard Deviation vs Last Writes
A Standard Deviation and Last Writes 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. A Standard Deviation (2026) is 1 year older than Last Writes (2027). 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 Last Writes
Choose Last Writes if you want the Camera Comfort and Custom Volume Controls side of the pairing. Last Writes launched in 2027.
Both A Standard Deviation and Last Writes sit in Indie and Adventure on Steam and both list Color Alternatives, Playable without Timed Input, and Keyboard Only Option, 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
 A Standard Deviation |  Last Writes | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2026 | 2027 |
| Genres | Indie, Adventure | Indie, Adventure |
| Platforms | Windows, Linux | Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | Price unknown | Price unknown |
| Steam reviews | — | — |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Alessandro Perelli | Spiral Tower Ludogenics |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Adventure on Steam.
- A Standard Deviation (2026) is 1 year older than Last Writes (2027).
A Standard Deviation vs Last Writes — FAQ
- Should I play A Standard Deviation or Last Writes first?
- If you want chronology, A Standard Deviation (2026) came out before Last Writes (2027). 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 A Standard Deviation and Last Writes 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.