Choose Broken Reality
Choose Broken Reality if it matches what drew you to this matchup. 1,626 Steam reviews back the pick.
Broken Reality vs A SIMPLE REQUEST
Broken Reality and A SIMPLE REQUEST 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. Broken Reality (2018) is 5 years older than A SIMPLE REQUEST (2023). Broken Reality scores higher on Steam reviews (92.1% positive) than A SIMPLE REQUEST (54.5% 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 A SIMPLE REQUEST
Choose A SIMPLE REQUEST if you want a Simulation and Casual game with HDR available. On Steam, it's currently about 33% cheaper on the Steam Store. A SIMPLE REQUEST launched in 2023.
Both Broken Reality and A SIMPLE REQUEST 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
 Broken Reality |  A SIMPLE REQUEST | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2018 | 2023 |
| Genres | Indie, Adventure | Indie, Adventure, Simulation, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Unrated |
| Price | 14.99 USD | 9.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 92.1% positive (1,626 reviews) | 54.5% positive (11 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Dynamic Media Triad | Michael Derek |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Adventure on Steam.
- Broken Reality (2018) is 5 years older than A SIMPLE REQUEST (2023).
- Broken Reality scores higher on Steam reviews (92.1% positive) than A SIMPLE REQUEST (54.5% positive).
- A SIMPLE REQUEST is currently ~33% cheaper on Steam than Broken Reality (9.99 USD vs. 14.99 USD).
- Broken Reality is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; A SIMPLE REQUEST has no Deck rating yet.
Broken Reality vs A SIMPLE REQUEST — FAQ
- Should I play Broken Reality or A SIMPLE REQUEST first?
- If you want chronology, Broken Reality (2018) came out before A SIMPLE REQUEST (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 Broken Reality and A SIMPLE REQUEST 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 Broken Reality run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Broken Reality is rated Deck Playable by Valve. A SIMPLE REQUEST doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.