Choose Upside Down
Choose Upside Down if you want an Action and Adventure experience. Upside Down launched in 2017.
Upside Down vs Axyz
Upside Down and Axyz both land in Indie, Casual 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 Indie, Casual on Steam. Upside Down (2017) is 8 years older than Axyz (2025). Axyz scores higher on Steam reviews (100% positive) than Upside Down (78.9% 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 Axyz
Choose Axyz if it's currently about 52% cheaper on the Steam Store. Axyz launched in 2025.
Both Upside Down and Axyz sit in Indie and Casual 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
 Upside Down |  Axyz | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2017 | 2025 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Adventure, Casual | Indie, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Unrated |
| Price | 24.99 USD | 11.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 78.9% positive (161 reviews) | 100% positive (98 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | EGAMER | Space Lion Studios |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Casual on Steam.
- Upside Down (2017) is 8 years older than Axyz (2025).
- Axyz scores higher on Steam reviews (100% positive) than Upside Down (78.9% positive).
- Axyz is currently ~52% cheaper on Steam than Upside Down (11.99 USD vs. 24.99 USD).
- Upside Down is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; Axyz has no Deck rating yet.
Upside Down vs Axyz — FAQ
- Should I play Upside Down or Axyz first?
- If you want chronology, Upside Down (2017) came out before Axyz (2025). 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 Upside Down and Axyz similar?
- They overlap on Indie, Casual 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 Upside Down run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Upside Down is rated Deck Playable by Valve. Axyz doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.