Theory of Fear vs Swords of Edo Kinetic Novel
Theory of Fear and Swords of Edo Kinetic Novel both land in Indie, Adventure, Simulation 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, Simulation on Steam. Theory of Fear (2017) is 4 years older than Swords of Edo Kinetic Novel (2021). Swords of Edo Kinetic Novel is currently ~57% cheaper on Steam than Theory of Fear (2.99 USD vs. 6.99 USD). No login or purchase needed — scroll for the full table, the verdict FAQ, and links to ranked similar games for both titles.
Side-by-side comparison
 Theory of Fear |  Swords of Edo Kinetic Novel | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2017 | 2021 |
| Genres | Indie, Adventure, Simulation, Casual, Sexual Content, Nudity, Violent | Action, Indie, Adventure, Simulation, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Unrated |
| Price | 6.99 USD | 2.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 69.2% positive (39 reviews) | 1 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | ANASTASI SUKHONOSOVA | Dharker Studios |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Adventure, Simulation on Steam.
- Theory of Fear (2017) is 4 years older than Swords of Edo Kinetic Novel (2021).
- Swords of Edo Kinetic Novel is currently ~57% cheaper on Steam than Theory of Fear (2.99 USD vs. 6.99 USD).
- Theory of Fear is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; Swords of Edo Kinetic Novel has no Deck rating yet.
Theory of Fear vs Swords of Edo Kinetic Novel — FAQ
- Should I play Theory of Fear or Swords of Edo Kinetic Novel first?
- If you want chronology, Theory of Fear (2017) came out before Swords of Edo Kinetic Novel (2021). 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 Theory of Fear and Swords of Edo Kinetic Novel similar?
- They overlap on Indie, Adventure, Simulation 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 Theory of Fear run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Theory of Fear is rated Deck Playable by Valve. Swords of Edo Kinetic Novel doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.