The Messenger vs Collapse Relapse
The Messenger and Collapse Relapse both land in Action, 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 share Action, Indie on Steam. The Messenger (2018) is 4 years older than Collapse Relapse (2022). Collapse Relapse is currently ~80% cheaper on Steam than The Messenger (3.99 USD vs. 19.99 USD). No login or purchase needed — scroll for the full table, the verdict FAQ, and links to ranked similar games for both titles.
Side-by-side comparison
 The Messenger |  Collapse Relapse | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2018 | 2022 |
| Genres | Action, Indie | Action, Indie, Adventure |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Unrated |
| Price | 19.99 USD | 3.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 92.5% positive (4,662 reviews) | 4 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Sabotage | Jermrellum |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie on Steam.
- The Messenger (2018) is 4 years older than Collapse Relapse (2022).
- Collapse Relapse is currently ~80% cheaper on Steam than The Messenger (3.99 USD vs. 19.99 USD).
- The Messenger is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Collapse Relapse has no Deck rating yet.
The Messenger vs Collapse Relapse — FAQ
- Should I play The Messenger or Collapse Relapse first?
- If you want chronology, The Messenger (2018) came out before Collapse Relapse (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 The Messenger and Collapse Relapse similar?
- They overlap on Action, 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 The Messenger run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — The Messenger is rated Deck Verified by Valve. Collapse Relapse doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.