Choose Stygian: Reign of the Old Ones
Choose Stygian: Reign of the Old Ones if it matches what drew you to this matchup. Stygian: Reign of the Old Ones launched in 2019.
Stygian: Reign of the Old Ones vs Single Malt Apocalypse
Stygian: Reign of the Old Ones and Single Malt Apocalypse both land in Indie, RPG 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, RPG on Steam. Stygian: Reign of the Old Ones (2019) is 4 years older than Single Malt Apocalypse (2023). Single Malt Apocalypse is currently ~95% cheaper on Steam than Stygian: Reign of the Old Ones (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 Single Malt Apocalypse
Choose Single Malt Apocalypse if you want an Adventure experience. On Steam, it's currently about 95% cheaper on the Steam Store. Single Malt Apocalypse launched in 2023.
Both Stygian: Reign of the Old Ones and Single Malt Apocalypse sit in Indie and RPG 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
 Stygian: Reign of the Old Ones |  Single Malt Apocalypse | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2019 | 2023 |
| Genres | Indie, RPG | Indie, Adventure, RPG |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Unrated |
| Price | 19.99 USD | 0.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 64.9% positive (569 reviews) | 2 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Cultic Games | wilpuriarts |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, RPG on Steam.
- Stygian: Reign of the Old Ones (2019) is 4 years older than Single Malt Apocalypse (2023).
- Single Malt Apocalypse is currently ~95% cheaper on Steam than Stygian: Reign of the Old Ones (0.99 USD vs. 19.99 USD).
- Stygian: Reign of the Old Ones is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; Single Malt Apocalypse has no Deck rating yet.
Stygian: Reign of the Old Ones vs Single Malt Apocalypse — FAQ
- Should I play Stygian: Reign of the Old Ones or Single Malt Apocalypse first?
- If you want chronology, Stygian: Reign of the Old Ones (2019) came out before Single Malt Apocalypse (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 Stygian: Reign of the Old Ones and Single Malt Apocalypse similar?
- They overlap on Indie, RPG 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 Stygian: Reign of the Old Ones run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Stygian: Reign of the Old Ones is rated Deck Playable by Valve. Single Malt Apocalypse doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.