Choose SYREN
Choose SYREN if it matches what drew you to this matchup. SYREN launched in 2017.
SYREN vs John Lazarus - Episode 1: Dead Man's Origin
SYREN and John Lazarus - Episode 1: Dead Man's Origin both land in Action, Nudity, Violent 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, Nudity, Violent on Steam. SYREN (2017) is 1 year older than John Lazarus - Episode 1: Dead Man's Origin (2018). John Lazarus - Episode 1: Dead Man's Origin is currently ~50% cheaper on Steam than SYREN (9.99 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 John Lazarus - Episode 1: Dead Man's Origin
Choose John Lazarus - Episode 1: Dead Man's Origin if you want an Indie and Adventure experience. On Steam, it's currently about 50% cheaper on the Steam Store. John Lazarus - Episode 1: Dead Man's Origin launched in 2018.
Both SYREN and John Lazarus - Episode 1: Dead Man's Origin sit in Action, Nudity, and Violent on Steam and both list Tracked Controller Support and VR Only, 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
 SYREN |  John Lazarus - Episode 1: Dead Man's Origin | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2017 | 2018 |
| Genres | Action, Nudity, Violent, Gore | Action, Indie, Adventure, Nudity, Violent, Gore |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 19.99 USD | 9.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 43.5% positive (23 reviews) | 8 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Hammerhead VR | RainSoft |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Nudity, Violent on Steam.
- SYREN (2017) is 1 year older than John Lazarus - Episode 1: Dead Man's Origin (2018).
- John Lazarus - Episode 1: Dead Man's Origin is currently ~50% cheaper on Steam than SYREN (9.99 USD vs. 19.99 USD).
SYREN vs John Lazarus - Episode 1: Dead Man's Origin — FAQ
- Should I play SYREN or John Lazarus - Episode 1: Dead Man's Origin first?
- If you want chronology, SYREN (2017) came out before John Lazarus - Episode 1: Dead Man's Origin (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 SYREN and John Lazarus - Episode 1: Dead Man's Origin similar?
- They overlap on Action, Nudity, Violent 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.