Choose Jimmy and the Pulsating Mass
Choose Jimmy and the Pulsating Mass if it matches what drew you to this matchup. Jimmy and the Pulsating Mass launched in 2018.
Jimmy and the Pulsating Mass vs HorrorVale
Jimmy and the Pulsating Mass and HorrorVale both land in Indie, RPG 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, RPG on Steam. Jimmy and the Pulsating Mass (2018) is 6 years older than HorrorVale (2024). HorrorVale scores higher on Steam reviews (99.4% positive) than Jimmy and the Pulsating Mass (94.1% 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 HorrorVale
Choose HorrorVale if you want an Adventure experience. On Steam, it carries the stronger Steam consensus at 99.4% positive across 177 reviews.
Both Jimmy and the Pulsating Mass and HorrorVale sit in Indie and RPG 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
 Jimmy and the Pulsating Mass |  HorrorVale | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2018 | 2024 |
| Genres | Indie, RPG | Indie, Adventure, RPG |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Deck Playable |
| Price | 14.99 USD | 15.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 94.1% positive (471 reviews) | 99.4% positive (177 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Kasey Ozymy | BatWorks Software |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, RPG on Steam.
- Jimmy and the Pulsating Mass (2018) is 6 years older than HorrorVale (2024).
- HorrorVale scores higher on Steam reviews (99.4% positive) than Jimmy and the Pulsating Mass (94.1% positive).
- Jimmy and the Pulsating Mass is currently ~6% cheaper on Steam than HorrorVale (14.99 USD vs. 15.99 USD).
- Both are Deck Playable.
Jimmy and the Pulsating Mass vs HorrorVale — FAQ
- Which is better, Jimmy and the Pulsating Mass or HorrorVale?
- On Steam reviews HorrorVale scores higher (99.4% positive) than Jimmy and the Pulsating Mass (94.1% positive). Both have enough reviews to trust the signal, so for players using reviews alone, HorrorVale is the safer pick. Genre fit still matters — check the side-by-side table for the categories each game lands in.
- Should I play Jimmy and the Pulsating Mass or HorrorVale first?
- If you want chronology, Jimmy and the Pulsating Mass (2018) came out before HorrorVale (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 Jimmy and the Pulsating Mass and HorrorVale similar?
- They overlap on Indie, RPG 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.