Choose Pavlov
Choose Pavlov if you want an Indie game with Multi-player, Online PvP, and Online Co-op. On Steam, it's the newer release (2024) and ships with the modern feature baseline. 30,993 Steam reviews back the pick.
Pavlov vs Evil Spirits
Pavlov and Evil Spirits both land in Action 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 Action games on Steam. Evil Spirits (2017) is 7 years older than Pavlov (2024). Pavlov scores higher on Steam reviews (89.3% positive) than Evil Spirits (26.7% positive). 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 Evil Spirits
Choose Evil Spirits if you want an Adventure and Simulation experience. On Steam, it's currently about 96% cheaper on the Steam Store. Evil Spirits launched in 2017.
Both Pavlov and Evil Spirits sit in Action 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
 Pavlov |  Evil Spirits | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2024 | 2017 |
| Genres | Action, Indie | Action, Adventure, Simulation |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Unsupported | Unrated |
| Price | 24.99 USD | 0.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 89.3% positive (30,993 reviews) | 26.7% positive (15 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op | Single-player only |
| Developers | Vankrupt Games | Exciting Games |
Side by side
- Both are Action games on Steam.
- Evil Spirits (2017) is 7 years older than Pavlov (2024).
- Pavlov scores higher on Steam reviews (89.3% positive) than Evil Spirits (26.7% positive).
- Evil Spirits is currently ~96% cheaper on Steam than Pavlov (0.99 USD vs. 24.99 USD).
- Pavlov has co-op; Evil Spirits does not.
- Pavlov is Deck Unsupported on Steam Deck; Evil Spirits has no Deck rating yet.
Pavlov vs Evil Spirits — FAQ
- Should I play Pavlov or Evil Spirits first?
- If you want chronology, Evil Spirits (2017) came out before Pavlov (2024). 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 Pavlov and Evil Spirits similar?
- They overlap on Action 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.
- Does Evil Spirits have multiplayer like Pavlov?
- No. Pavlov supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op), while Evil Spirits is listed as single-player only.