Choose Redactem
Choose Redactem if it's currently about 38% cheaper on the Steam Store. Redactem launched in 2016.
Redactem vs Vylan
Redactem and Vylan both land in Action, Strategy, 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, Strategy, Indie on Steam. Redactem (2016) is 5 years older than Vylan (2021). Redactem is currently ~38% cheaper on Steam than Vylan (4.99 USD vs. 7.99 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 Vylan
Choose Vylan if you want an Adventure game with Color Alternatives, Camera Comfort, and Custom Volume Controls. On Steam, it's the newer release (2021) and ships with the modern feature baseline. Vylan launched in 2021.
Both Redactem and Vylan sit in Action, Strategy, 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
 Redactem |  Vylan | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2016 | 2021 |
| Genres | Action, Strategy, Indie, Casual | Action, Strategy, Indie, Adventure, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS | Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 4.99 USD | 7.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 53.4% positive (58 reviews) | 6 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Elliott Jones | Jesse Madyson |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Strategy, Indie on Steam.
- Redactem (2016) is 5 years older than Vylan (2021).
- Redactem is currently ~38% cheaper on Steam than Vylan (4.99 USD vs. 7.99 USD).
Redactem vs Vylan — FAQ
- Should I play Redactem or Vylan first?
- If you want chronology, Redactem (2016) came out before Vylan (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 Redactem and Vylan similar?
- They overlap on Action, Strategy, 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.