Choose Eliza
Choose Eliza if it matches what drew you to this matchup. Eliza launched in 2019.
Eliza vs Second Thoughts
Eliza and Second Thoughts both land in Indie 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 are Indie games on Steam. Eliza (2019) is 3 years older than Second Thoughts (2022). Eliza scores higher on Steam reviews (93.1% positive) than Second Thoughts (74% 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 Second Thoughts
Choose Second Thoughts if it's currently about 87% cheaper on the Steam Store. Second Thoughts launched in 2022.
Both Eliza and Second Thoughts sit in Indie 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
 Eliza |  Second Thoughts | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2019 | 2022 |
| Genres | Indie | Indie |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows, macOS |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Unrated |
| Price | 14.99 USD | 1.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 93.1% positive (759 reviews) | 74% positive (77 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Zachtronics | Gestmorph Games |
Side by side
- Both are Indie games on Steam.
- Eliza (2019) is 3 years older than Second Thoughts (2022).
- Eliza scores higher on Steam reviews (93.1% positive) than Second Thoughts (74% positive).
- Second Thoughts is currently ~87% cheaper on Steam than Eliza (1.99 USD vs. 14.99 USD).
- Eliza is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; Second Thoughts has no Deck rating yet.
Eliza vs Second Thoughts — FAQ
- Should I play Eliza or Second Thoughts first?
- If you want chronology, Eliza (2019) came out before Second Thoughts (2022). 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 Eliza and Second Thoughts similar?
- They overlap on Indie 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 Eliza run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Eliza is rated Deck Playable by Valve. Second Thoughts doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.