Choose Nepenthe
Choose Nepenthe if you want an Action, Indie, and Adventure experience. On Steam, it's currently about 50% cheaper on the Steam Store. Nepenthe launched in 2018.
Nepenthe vs OFF
Nepenthe and OFF both land in 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 are RPG games on Steam. Nepenthe (2018) is 7 years older than OFF (2025). OFF scores higher on Steam reviews (96.5% positive) than Nepenthe (94% 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 OFF
Choose OFF if it's the newer release (2025) and ships with the modern feature baseline. 2,016 Steam reviews back the pick.
Both Nepenthe and OFF sit in 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
 Nepenthe |  OFF | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2018 | 2025 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Adventure, RPG | RPG |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Deck Verified |
| Price | 4.99 USD | 9.89 USD |
| Steam reviews | 94% positive (84 reviews) | 96.5% positive (2,016 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Yitz | Mortis Ghost, Fangamer |
Side by side
- Both are RPG games on Steam.
- Nepenthe (2018) is 7 years older than OFF (2025).
- OFF scores higher on Steam reviews (96.5% positive) than Nepenthe (94% positive).
- Nepenthe is currently ~50% cheaper on Steam than OFF (4.99 USD vs. 9.89 USD).
- Steam Deck: Nepenthe is Deck Playable, OFF is Deck Verified.
Nepenthe vs OFF — FAQ
- Should I play Nepenthe or OFF first?
- If you want chronology, Nepenthe (2018) came out before OFF (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 Nepenthe and OFF similar?
- They overlap on 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.