Katharsis vs KURSK
Katharsis and KURSK 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. Katharsis (2017) is 1 year older than KURSK (2018). Katharsis scores higher on Steam reviews (71.4% positive) than KURSK (40% positive). 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
 Katharsis |  KURSK | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2017 | 2018 |
| Genres | Indie, Adventure, Simulation | Action, Indie, Adventure, Simulation |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Deck Unsupported |
| Price | 4.99 USD | 19.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 71.4% positive (14 reviews) | 40% positive (115 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | KOCMOC17 | Jujubee S.A. |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Adventure, Simulation on Steam.
- Katharsis (2017) is 1 year older than KURSK (2018).
- Katharsis scores higher on Steam reviews (71.4% positive) than KURSK (40% positive).
- Katharsis is currently ~75% cheaper on Steam than KURSK (4.99 USD vs. 19.99 USD).
- KURSK is Deck Unsupported on Steam Deck; Katharsis has no Deck rating yet.
Katharsis vs KURSK — FAQ
- Should I play Katharsis or KURSK first?
- If you want chronology, Katharsis (2017) came out before KURSK (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 Katharsis and KURSK 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.