Choose Theory of Fear
Choose Theory of Fear if you want an Adventure, Simulation, and Casual experience. Theory of Fear launched in 2017.
Theory of Fear vs A Sun Of Salt
Theory of Fear and A Sun Of Salt both land in Indie, Sexual Content, Violent 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, Sexual Content, Violent on Steam. Theory of Fear (2017) is 1 year older than A Sun Of Salt (2018). A Sun Of Salt 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.
Which should you pick?
Choose A Sun Of Salt
Choose A Sun Of Salt if it's currently about 57% cheaper on the Steam Store. A Sun Of Salt launched in 2018.
Both Theory of Fear and A Sun Of Salt sit in Indie, Sexual Content, and Violent 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
 Theory of Fear |  A Sun Of Salt | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2017 | 2018 |
| Genres | Indie, Adventure, Simulation, Casual, Sexual Content, Nudity, Violent | Indie, Sexual Content, Violent |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Unrated |
| Price | 6.99 USD | 2.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 69.2% positive (39 reviews) | 3 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | ANASTASI SUKHONOSOVA | NikuTreat |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Sexual Content, Violent on Steam.
- Theory of Fear (2017) is 1 year older than A Sun Of Salt (2018).
- A Sun Of Salt 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; A Sun Of Salt has no Deck rating yet.
Theory of Fear vs A Sun Of Salt — FAQ
- Should I play Theory of Fear or A Sun Of Salt first?
- If you want chronology, Theory of Fear (2017) came out before A Sun Of Salt (2018). 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 A Sun Of Salt similar?
- They overlap on Indie, Sexual Content, Violent 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. A Sun Of Salt doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.