SIMULACRA vs _message:
SIMULACRA and _message: 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. SIMULACRA (2017) is 6 years older than _message: (2023). _message: is currently ~80% cheaper on Steam than SIMULACRA (0.99 USD vs. 4.99 USD). 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
 SIMULACRA |  _message: | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2017 | 2023 |
| Genres | Indie, Adventure, Simulation | Indie, Adventure, Simulation |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Unrated |
| Price | 4.99 USD | 0.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 93.6% positive (2,332 reviews) | 2 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Kaigan Games OÜ | TEAM 217 |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Adventure, Simulation on Steam.
- SIMULACRA (2017) is 6 years older than _message: (2023).
- _message: is currently ~80% cheaper on Steam than SIMULACRA (0.99 USD vs. 4.99 USD).
- SIMULACRA is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; _message: has no Deck rating yet.
SIMULACRA vs _message: — FAQ
- Should I play SIMULACRA or _message: first?
- If you want chronology, SIMULACRA (2017) came out before _message: (2023). 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 SIMULACRA and _message: 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.
- Does SIMULACRA run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — SIMULACRA is rated Deck Verified by Valve. _message: doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.