Should I play [the Sequence] or the Sequence [2] first?

If you want chronology, [the Sequence] (2016) came out before the Sequence [2] (2021). 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 [the Sequence] and the Sequence [2] similar?

They overlap on 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.

[the Sequence] vs the Sequence [2]

[the Sequence] and the Sequence [2] both land in 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 are Indie games on Steam. [the Sequence] (2016) is 5 years older than the Sequence [2] (2021). [the Sequence] scores higher on Steam reviews (88.7% positive) than the Sequence [2] (84.6% 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 [the Sequence]

Choose [the Sequence] if it matches what drew you to this matchup. [the Sequence] launched in 2016.

Choose the Sequence [2]

Choose the Sequence [2] if you want a Simulation and Casual experience. On Steam, it's the newer release (2021) and ships with the modern feature baseline. the Sequence [2] launched in 2021.

Both [the Sequence] and the Sequence [2] sit in 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.

[the Sequence] vs the Sequence [2] — Steam metadata comparison
	[the Sequence]	the Sequence [2]
Released	2016	2021
Genres	Indie	Indie, Simulation, Casual
Platforms	Windows	Windows
Steam Deck	Unrated	Deck Playable
Price	4.99 USD	4.99 USD
Steam reviews	88.7% positive (106 reviews)	84.6% positive (13 reviews)
Multiplayer	Single-player only	Single-player only
Developers	[OneManBand]	[OneManBand]

Side by side

Both are Indie games on Steam.
[the Sequence] (2016) is 5 years older than the Sequence [2] (2021).
[the Sequence] scores higher on Steam reviews (88.7% positive) than the Sequence [2] (84.6% positive).
the Sequence [2] is currently ~0% cheaper on Steam than [the Sequence] (4.99 USD vs. 4.99 USD).
the Sequence [2] is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; [the Sequence] has no Deck rating yet.