Choose The End Is Nigh
Choose The End Is Nigh if it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. 1,896 Steam reviews back the pick.
The End Is Nigh vs BROTHER!!! Save him! - Hardcore Platformer
The End Is Nigh and BROTHER!!! Save him! - Hardcore Platformer both land in Action, Indie, Adventure 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, Adventure on Steam. The End Is Nigh (2017) is 3 years older than BROTHER!!! Save him! - Hardcore Platformer (2020). BROTHER!!! Save him! - Hardcore Platformer is currently ~80% cheaper on Steam than The End Is Nigh (2.99 USD vs. 14.99 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 BROTHER!!! Save him! - Hardcore Platformer
Choose BROTHER!!! Save him! - Hardcore Platformer if it's currently about 80% cheaper on the Steam Store. BROTHER!!! Save him! - Hardcore Platformer launched in 2020.
Both The End Is Nigh and BROTHER!!! Save him! - Hardcore Platformer sit in Action, Indie, and Adventure 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
 The End Is Nigh |  BROTHER!!! Save him! - Hardcore Platformer | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2017 | 2020 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Adventure | Action, Indie, Adventure |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Deck Playable |
| Price | 14.99 USD | 2.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 92.8% positive (1,896 reviews) | 4 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Edmund McMillen, Tyler Glaiel | TakeThem.Games (Creative) |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie, Adventure on Steam.
- The End Is Nigh (2017) is 3 years older than BROTHER!!! Save him! - Hardcore Platformer (2020).
- BROTHER!!! Save him! - Hardcore Platformer is currently ~80% cheaper on Steam than The End Is Nigh (2.99 USD vs. 14.99 USD).
- Steam Deck: The End Is Nigh is Deck Verified, BROTHER!!! Save him! - Hardcore Platformer is Deck Playable.
The End Is Nigh vs BROTHER!!! Save him! - Hardcore Platformer — FAQ
- Should I play The End Is Nigh or BROTHER!!! Save him! - Hardcore Platformer first?
- If you want chronology, The End Is Nigh (2017) came out before BROTHER!!! Save him! - Hardcore Platformer (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 The End Is Nigh and BROTHER!!! Save him! - Hardcore Platformer similar?
- They overlap on Action, Indie, Adventure 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.