Choose EPONYMOUS
Choose EPONYMOUS if you want a Casual experience. EPONYMOUS launched in 2017.
EPONYMOUS vs SELF
EPONYMOUS and SELF 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. EPONYMOUS (2017) is 3 years older than SELF (2020). SELF scores higher on Steam reviews (81.8% positive) than EPONYMOUS (73.6% 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 SELF
Choose SELF if it's the newer release (2020) and ships with the modern feature baseline. SELF launched in 2020.
Both EPONYMOUS and SELF 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
 EPONYMOUS |  SELF | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2017 | 2020 |
| Genres | Indie, Adventure, Casual | Indie, Adventure |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows, macOS |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 2.99 USD | 2.49 USD |
| Steam reviews | 73.6% positive (53 reviews) | 81.8% positive (22 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Minor Key Games | doBell |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Adventure on Steam.
- EPONYMOUS (2017) is 3 years older than SELF (2020).
- SELF scores higher on Steam reviews (81.8% positive) than EPONYMOUS (73.6% positive).
- SELF is currently ~17% cheaper on Steam than EPONYMOUS (2.49 USD vs. 2.99 USD).
EPONYMOUS vs SELF — FAQ
- Should I play EPONYMOUS or SELF first?
- If you want chronology, EPONYMOUS (2017) came out before SELF (2020). 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 EPONYMOUS and SELF 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.