Choose Whispers of a Machine
Choose Whispers of a Machine if it matches what drew you to this matchup. Whispers of a Machine launched in 2019.
Whispers of a Machine vs The Sundew
Whispers of a Machine and The Sundew both land in 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 are Adventure games on Steam. Whispers of a Machine (2019) is 2 years older than The Sundew (2021). Whispers of a Machine scores higher on Steam reviews (93.9% positive) than The Sundew (88.6% 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 The Sundew
Choose The Sundew if it matches what drew you to this matchup. The Sundew launched in 2021.
Both Whispers of a Machine and The Sundew sit in 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
 Whispers of a Machine |  The Sundew | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2019 | 2021 |
| Genres | Adventure | Adventure |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS | Windows, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Deck Unsupported | Deck Playable |
| Price | 14.99 USD | 14.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 93.9% positive (995 reviews) | 88.6% positive (44 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Clifftop Games, Faravid Interactive | 2054 |
Side by side
- Both are Adventure games on Steam.
- Whispers of a Machine (2019) is 2 years older than The Sundew (2021).
- Whispers of a Machine scores higher on Steam reviews (93.9% positive) than The Sundew (88.6% positive).
- The Sundew is currently ~0% cheaper on Steam than Whispers of a Machine (14.99 USD vs. 14.99 USD).
- Steam Deck: Whispers of a Machine is Deck Unsupported, The Sundew is Deck Playable.
Whispers of a Machine vs The Sundew — FAQ
- Should I play Whispers of a Machine or The Sundew first?
- If you want chronology, Whispers of a Machine (2019) came out before The Sundew (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 Whispers of a Machine and The Sundew similar?
- They overlap on 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.