Choose Draugen
Choose Draugen if you want an Adventure experience. Draugen launched in 2019.
Draugen vs Vacuum Story
Draugen and Vacuum Story 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. Draugen (2019) is 3 years older than Vacuum Story (2022). Vacuum Story is currently ~95% cheaper on Steam than Draugen (0.99 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.
Which should you pick?
Choose Vacuum Story
Choose Vacuum Story if you want a Simulation and Casual experience. On Steam, it's currently about 95% cheaper on the Steam Store. Vacuum Story launched in 2022.
Both Draugen and Vacuum Story sit in Indie 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
 Draugen |  Vacuum Story | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2019 | 2022 |
| Genres | Indie, Adventure | Indie, Simulation, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Unrated |
| Price | 19.99 USD | 0.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 73.5% positive (966 reviews) | 8 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Red Thread Games | lampersandl |
Side by side
- Both are Indie games on Steam.
- Draugen (2019) is 3 years older than Vacuum Story (2022).
- Vacuum Story is currently ~95% cheaper on Steam than Draugen (0.99 USD vs. 19.99 USD).
- Draugen is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; Vacuum Story has no Deck rating yet.
Draugen vs Vacuum Story — FAQ
- Should I play Draugen or Vacuum Story first?
- If you want chronology, Draugen (2019) came out before Vacuum Story (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 Draugen and Vacuum Story 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 Draugen run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Draugen is rated Deck Playable by Valve. Vacuum Story doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.