Choose The World Next Door
Choose The World Next Door if you want an Action and Adventure game with Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen PvP, and PvP. On Steam, it's currently about 50% cheaper on the Steam Store. The World Next Door launched in 2019.
The World Next Door vs Fishbowl
The World Next Door and Fishbowl 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. The World Next Door (2019) is 7 years older than Fishbowl (2026). Fishbowl scores higher on Steam reviews (98% positive) than The World Next Door (79.1% 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 Fishbowl
Choose Fishbowl if you want a RPG and Casual game with Adjustable Text Size, Color Alternatives, and Camera Comfort. On Steam, it's the newer release (2026) and ships with the modern feature baseline. Fishbowl launched in 2026.
Both The World Next Door and Fishbowl sit in Indie on Steam and both list Custom Volume Controls, Keyboard Only Option, and Adjustable Difficulty, 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
 The World Next Door |  Fishbowl | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2019 | 2026 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Adventure | Indie, RPG, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS | Windows, macOS |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Deck Verified |
| Price | 4.99 USD | 9.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 79.1% positive (172 reviews) | 98% positive (49 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player | Single-player only |
| Developers | Rose City Games | imissmyfriends.studio |
Side by side
- Both are Indie games on Steam.
- The World Next Door (2019) is 7 years older than Fishbowl (2026).
- Fishbowl scores higher on Steam reviews (98% positive) than The World Next Door (79.1% positive).
- The World Next Door is currently ~50% cheaper on Steam than Fishbowl (4.99 USD vs. 9.99 USD).
- Both are Deck Verified.
The World Next Door vs Fishbowl — FAQ
- Should I play The World Next Door or Fishbowl first?
- If you want chronology, The World Next Door (2019) came out before Fishbowl (2026). 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 The World Next Door and Fishbowl 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 Fishbowl have multiplayer like The World Next Door?
- No. The World Next Door supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player), while Fishbowl is listed as single-player only.
- Do The World Next Door and Fishbowl both run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — both are Steam Deck Verified, meaning Valve confirms they run with full controller support, legible text, and default settings out of the box.