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Afterglitch vs Tentaphage

Afterglitch and Tentaphage both land in 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 Indie, Adventure on Steam. Afterglitch (2022) is 3 years older than Tentaphage (2025). Tentaphage is currently ~50% cheaper on Steam than Afterglitch (4.99 USD vs. 9.99 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 Afterglitch

Choose Afterglitch if you want an Action experience. Afterglitch launched in 2022.

Choose Tentaphage

Choose Tentaphage if you want the Custom Volume Controls, Stereo Sound, and Surround Sound side of the pairing. On Steam, it's currently about 50% cheaper on the Steam Store. Tentaphage launched in 2025.

Both Afterglitch and Tentaphage sit in 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

Afterglitch vs Tentaphage — Steam metadata comparison
Afterglitch — Steam game coverAfterglitchTentaphage — Steam game coverTentaphage
Released20222025
GenresAction, Indie, AdventureIndie, Adventure
PlatformsWindowsWindows
Steam DeckUnratedUnrated
Price9.99 USD4.99 USD
Steam reviews91.7% positive (12 reviews)3 reviews
MultiplayerSingle-player onlySingle-player only
DevelopersVladimir KudelkaWorn Software

Side by side

Afterglitch vs Tentaphage — FAQ

Should I play Afterglitch or Tentaphage first?
If you want chronology, Afterglitch (2022) came out before Tentaphage (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 Afterglitch and Tentaphage similar?
They overlap on 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.
Afterglitch vs Tentaphage — Verdict (2026) · imho.run