Choose Jimmy and the Pulsating Mass
Choose Jimmy and the Pulsating Mass if it's currently about 25% cheaper on the Steam Store. Jimmy and the Pulsating Mass launched in 2018.
Jimmy and the Pulsating Mass vs OMORI
Jimmy and the Pulsating Mass and OMORI 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 2 years older than OMORI (2020). OMORI scores higher on Steam reviews (97.5% 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 OMORI
Choose OMORI if you want an Adventure experience. On Steam, it carries the stronger Steam consensus at 97.5% positive across 53,302 reviews.
Both Jimmy and the Pulsating Mass and OMORI 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 |  OMORI | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2018 | 2020 |
| Genres | Indie, RPG | Indie, Adventure, RPG |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS | Windows, macOS |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Deck Playable |
| Price | 14.99 USD | 19.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 94.1% positive (471 reviews) | 97.5% positive (53,302 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Kasey Ozymy | OMOCAT, LLC |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, RPG on Steam.
- Jimmy and the Pulsating Mass (2018) is 2 years older than OMORI (2020).
- OMORI scores higher on Steam reviews (97.5% positive) than Jimmy and the Pulsating Mass (94.1% positive).
- Jimmy and the Pulsating Mass is currently ~25% cheaper on Steam than OMORI (14.99 USD vs. 19.99 USD).
- Both are Deck Playable.
Jimmy and the Pulsating Mass vs OMORI — FAQ
- Which is better, Jimmy and the Pulsating Mass or OMORI?
- On Steam reviews OMORI scores higher (97.5% positive) than Jimmy and the Pulsating Mass (94.1% positive). Both have enough reviews to trust the signal, so for players using reviews alone, OMORI 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 OMORI first?
- If you want chronology, Jimmy and the Pulsating Mass (2018) came out before OMORI (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 Jimmy and the Pulsating Mass and OMORI 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.