Choose The Orchard of Stray Sheep
Choose The Orchard of Stray Sheep if it's currently about 33% cheaper on the Steam Store. The Orchard of Stray Sheep launched in 2016.
The Orchard of Stray Sheep vs SYNESTHESIA
The Orchard of Stray Sheep and SYNESTHESIA both land in Indie, Adventure, Casual on Steam, which is why they keep getting compared. The comparison below is built from each game's Steam metadata β release year, genres, categories, Steam Deck status, price, and review score β refreshed daily by imho.run's scraper. Headline differences: Both share Indie, Adventure, Casual on Steam. The Orchard of Stray Sheep (2016) is 7 years older than SYNESTHESIA (2023). SYNESTHESIA scores higher on Steam reviews (100% positive) than The Orchard of Stray Sheep (76% positive). No login or purchase needed β scroll for the full table, the verdict FAQ, and links to ranked similar games for both titles.
Which should you pick?
Choose SYNESTHESIA
Choose SYNESTHESIA if it's the newer release (2023) and ships with the modern feature baseline. SYNESTHESIA launched in 2023.
Both The Orchard of Stray Sheep and SYNESTHESIA sit in Indie, Adventure, and Casual 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
 The Orchard of Stray Sheep |  SYNESTHESIA | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2016 | 2023 |
| Genres | Indie, Adventure, Casual | Indie, Adventure, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Deck Playable |
| Price | 9.99 USD | 14.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 76% positive (25 reviews) | 100% positive (38 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Namaage | Spire Games |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Adventure, Casual on Steam.
- The Orchard of Stray Sheep (2016) is 7 years older than SYNESTHESIA (2023).
- SYNESTHESIA scores higher on Steam reviews (100% positive) than The Orchard of Stray Sheep (76% positive).
- The Orchard of Stray Sheep is currently ~33% cheaper on Steam than SYNESTHESIA (9.99 USD vs. 14.99 USD).
- Steam Deck: The Orchard of Stray Sheep is Deck Verified, SYNESTHESIA is Deck Playable.
The Orchard of Stray Sheep vs SYNESTHESIA β FAQ
- Should I play The Orchard of Stray Sheep or SYNESTHESIA first?
- If you want chronology, The Orchard of Stray Sheep (2016) came out before SYNESTHESIA (2023). If neither is a sequel to the other, order doesn't really matter β start with whichever fits your current mood, since both share enough on Steam to make either a reasonable opener.
- Are The Orchard of Stray Sheep and SYNESTHESIA similar?
- They overlap on Indie, Adventure, Casual on Steam, so the catalogue groups them together β 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.