Choose Sable
Choose Sable if you want a RPG experience. 3,854 Steam reviews back the pick.
Sable vs 1000 Deaths (Thousand Deaths)
Sable and 1000 Deaths (Thousand Deaths) 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. Sable (2021) is 4 years older than 1000 Deaths (Thousand Deaths) (2025). 1000 Deaths (Thousand Deaths) scores higher on Steam reviews (88.9% positive) than Sable (86.5% 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 1000 Deaths (Thousand Deaths)
Choose 1000 Deaths (Thousand Deaths) if you want a Casual experience. On Steam, it's currently about 40% cheaper on the Steam Store. 1000 Deaths (Thousand Deaths) launched in 2025.
Both Sable and 1000 Deaths (Thousand Deaths) 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
 Sable |  1000 Deaths (Thousand Deaths) | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2021 | 2025 |
| Genres | Indie, Adventure, RPG | Indie, Adventure, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Deck Verified |
| Price | 24.99 USD | 14.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 86.5% positive (3,854 reviews) | 88.9% positive (27 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Shedworks | Pariah Interactive, Inc. |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Adventure on Steam.
- Sable (2021) is 4 years older than 1000 Deaths (Thousand Deaths) (2025).
- 1000 Deaths (Thousand Deaths) scores higher on Steam reviews (88.9% positive) than Sable (86.5% positive).
- 1000 Deaths (Thousand Deaths) is currently ~40% cheaper on Steam than Sable (14.99 USD vs. 24.99 USD).
- Both are Deck Verified.
Sable vs 1000 Deaths (Thousand Deaths) — FAQ
- Should I play Sable or 1000 Deaths (Thousand Deaths) first?
- If you want chronology, Sable (2021) came out before 1000 Deaths (Thousand Deaths) (2025). 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 Sable and 1000 Deaths (Thousand Deaths) 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.
- Do Sable and 1000 Deaths (Thousand Deaths) 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.