Choose Redactem
Choose Redactem if you want a Strategy experience. Redactem launched in 2016.
Redactem vs Thomas Scott
Redactem and Thomas Scott both land in Action, Indie, Casual 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, Casual on Steam. Redactem (2016) is 4 years older than Thomas Scott (2020). Thomas Scott is currently ~80% cheaper on Steam than Redactem (0.99 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 Thomas Scott
Choose Thomas Scott if you want an Adventure experience. On Steam, it's currently about 80% cheaper on the Steam Store. Thomas Scott launched in 2020.
Both Redactem and Thomas Scott sit in Action, Indie, 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
 Redactem |  Thomas Scott | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2016 | 2020 |
| Genres | Action, Strategy, Indie, Casual | Action, Indie, Adventure, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 4.99 USD | 0.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 53.4% positive (58 reviews) | 6 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Elliott Jones | FreeAnimals_Software, Dnovel |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie, Casual on Steam.
- Redactem (2016) is 4 years older than Thomas Scott (2020).
- Thomas Scott is currently ~80% cheaper on Steam than Redactem (0.99 USD vs. 4.99 USD).
Redactem vs Thomas Scott — FAQ
- Should I play Redactem or Thomas Scott first?
- If you want chronology, Redactem (2016) came out before Thomas Scott (2020). 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 Redactem and Thomas Scott similar?
- They overlap on Action, Indie, Casual 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.