Choose X-17
Choose X-17 if it's currently about 50% cheaper on the Steam Store. X-17 launched in 2021.
X-17 vs Scary Wife HD: Anime Horror Game
X-17 and Scary Wife HD: Anime Horror Game both land in Action, Indie 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 Action, Indie on Steam. X-17 (2021) is 1 year older than Scary Wife HD: Anime Horror Game (2022). X-17 is currently ~50% cheaper on Steam than Scary Wife HD: Anime Horror Game (4.99 USD vs. 9.99 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 Scary Wife HD: Anime Horror Game
Choose Scary Wife HD: Anime Horror Game if you want an Adventure, Simulation, and Casual experience. Scary Wife HD: Anime Horror Game launched in 2022.
Both X-17 and Scary Wife HD: Anime Horror Game sit in Action and Indie 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
 X-17 |  Scary Wife HD: Anime Horror Game | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2021 | 2022 |
| Genres | Action, Indie | Action, Indie, Adventure, Simulation, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Deck Unsupported | Unrated |
| Price | 4.99 USD | 9.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 45.8% positive (48 reviews) | 8 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Panzer Gaming | Scary Creepy Pasta, Anime Girl Studio |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie on Steam.
- X-17 (2021) is 1 year older than Scary Wife HD: Anime Horror Game (2022).
- X-17 is currently ~50% cheaper on Steam than Scary Wife HD: Anime Horror Game (4.99 USD vs. 9.99 USD).
- X-17 is Deck Unsupported on Steam Deck; Scary Wife HD: Anime Horror Game has no Deck rating yet.
X-17 vs Scary Wife HD: Anime Horror Game — FAQ
- Should I play X-17 or Scary Wife HD: Anime Horror Game first?
- If you want chronology, X-17 (2021) came out before Scary Wife HD: Anime Horror Game (2022). 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 X-17 and Scary Wife HD: Anime Horror Game similar?
- They overlap on Action, Indie 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.