Choose Archimedes
Choose Archimedes if it's currently about 90% cheaper on the Steam Store. Archimedes launched in 2016.
Archimedes vs GHOUL
Archimedes and GHOUL 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. Archimedes (2016) is 2 years older than GHOUL (2018). Archimedes is currently ~90% cheaper on Steam than GHOUL (1.99 USD vs. 19.99 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 GHOUL
Choose GHOUL if you want an Adventure, Sexual Content, and Gore experience. GHOUL launched in 2018.
Both Archimedes and GHOUL 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.
Side-by-side comparison
 Archimedes |  GHOUL | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2016 | 2018 |
| Genres | Indie | Indie, Adventure, Sexual Content, Gore |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 1.99 USD | 19.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 77.6% positive (174 reviews) | 1 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Joshua Hughes | Miracle Studio |
Side by side
- Both are Indie games on Steam.
- Archimedes (2016) is 2 years older than GHOUL (2018).
- Archimedes is currently ~90% cheaper on Steam than GHOUL (1.99 USD vs. 19.99 USD).
Archimedes vs GHOUL — FAQ
- Should I play Archimedes or GHOUL first?
- If you want chronology, Archimedes (2016) came out before GHOUL (2018). 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 Archimedes and GHOUL 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.