Choose STAY
Choose STAY if it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. STAY launched in 2018.
STAY vs Thorner
STAY and Thorner both land in 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 Indie, Adventure on Steam. STAY is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Thorner has no Deck rating yet. 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 Thorner
Choose Thorner if you want the Adjustable Text Size, Camera Comfort, and Custom Volume Controls side of the pairing.
Both STAY and Thorner sit in 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
 STAY |  Thorner | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2018 | — |
| Genres | Indie, Adventure | Indie, Adventure |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Unrated |
| Price | 11.99 USD | Price unknown |
| Steam reviews | 71.9% positive (89 reviews) | — |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Appnormals Team | Snoring Dog Games |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Adventure on Steam.
- STAY is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Thorner has no Deck rating yet.
STAY vs Thorner — FAQ
- Are STAY and Thorner similar?
- They overlap on 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.
- Does STAY run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — STAY is rated Deck Verified by Valve. Thorner doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.