Choose Sophie's Curse
Choose Sophie's Curse if you want a Casual experience. Sophie's Curse launched in 2016.
Sophie's Curse vs The ENDLESS BACKGATE
Sophie's Curse and The ENDLESS BACKGATE both land in Indie, Simulation 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, Simulation on Steam. Sophie's Curse (2016) is 10 years older than The ENDLESS BACKGATE (2026). The ENDLESS BACKGATE is currently ~10% cheaper on Steam than Sophie's Curse (4.49 USD vs. 4.99 USD). 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 The ENDLESS BACKGATE
Choose The ENDLESS BACKGATE if you want an Early Access game with Steam Leaderboards and Stereo Sound. On Steam, it's the newer release (2026) and ships with the modern feature baseline. The ENDLESS BACKGATE launched in 2026.
Both Sophie's Curse and The ENDLESS BACKGATE sit in Indie and Simulation 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
 Sophie's Curse |  The ENDLESS BACKGATE | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2016 | 2026 |
| Genres | Indie, Simulation, Casual | Indie, Simulation, Early Access |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 4.99 USD | 4.49 USD |
| Steam reviews | 84% positive (175 reviews) | 7 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | TrerPlay | LIBERUM PROJECT |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Simulation on Steam.
- Sophie's Curse (2016) is 10 years older than The ENDLESS BACKGATE (2026).
- The ENDLESS BACKGATE is currently ~10% cheaper on Steam than Sophie's Curse (4.49 USD vs. 4.99 USD).
Sophie's Curse vs The ENDLESS BACKGATE — FAQ
- Should I play Sophie's Curse or The ENDLESS BACKGATE first?
- If you want chronology, Sophie's Curse (2016) came out before The ENDLESS BACKGATE (2026). 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 Sophie's Curse and The ENDLESS BACKGATE similar?
- They overlap on Indie, Simulation 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.