Choose Scorn
Choose Scorn if it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. 6,512 Steam reviews back the pick.
Scorn vs Still Wakes the Deep
Scorn and Still Wakes the Deep both land in Action, 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 Action, Indie, Adventure on Steam. Scorn (2022) is 2 years older than Still Wakes the Deep (2024). Still Wakes the Deep scores higher on Steam reviews (89.3% positive) than Scorn (75.2% 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 Still Wakes the Deep
Choose Still Wakes the Deep if you want the HDR available side of the pairing. On Steam, it carries the stronger Steam consensus at 89.3% positive across 6,408 reviews.
Both Scorn and Still Wakes the Deep sit in Action, 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
 Scorn |  Still Wakes the Deep | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2022 | 2024 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Adventure | Action, Indie, Adventure |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Deck Playable |
| Price | 39.99 USD | 34.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 75.2% positive (6,512 reviews) | 89.3% positive (6,408 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Ebb Software | The Chinese Room |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie, Adventure on Steam.
- Scorn (2022) is 2 years older than Still Wakes the Deep (2024).
- Still Wakes the Deep scores higher on Steam reviews (89.3% positive) than Scorn (75.2% positive).
- Still Wakes the Deep is currently ~13% cheaper on Steam than Scorn (34.99 USD vs. 39.99 USD).
- Steam Deck: Scorn is Deck Verified, Still Wakes the Deep is Deck Playable.
Scorn vs Still Wakes the Deep — FAQ
- Which is better, Scorn or Still Wakes the Deep?
- On Steam reviews Still Wakes the Deep scores higher (89.3% positive) than Scorn (75.2% positive). Both have enough reviews to trust the signal, so for players using reviews alone, Still Wakes the Deep is the safer pick. Genre fit still matters — check the side-by-side table for the categories each game lands in.
- Should I play Scorn or Still Wakes the Deep first?
- If you want chronology, Scorn (2022) came out before Still Wakes the Deep (2024). 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 Scorn and Still Wakes the Deep similar?
- They overlap on Action, 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.