Choose Nepenthe
Choose Nepenthe if you want an Action experience. Nepenthe launched in 2018.
Nepenthe vs The Endless Empty
Nepenthe and The Endless Empty both land in Indie, Adventure, 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, Adventure, RPG on Steam. Both released in 2018. The Endless Empty scores higher on Steam reviews (96.7% 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 The Endless Empty
Choose The Endless Empty if it's currently about 20% cheaper on the Steam Store. The Endless Empty launched in 2018.
Both Nepenthe and The Endless Empty sit in Indie, Adventure, 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
 Nepenthe |  The Endless Empty | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2018 | 2018 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Adventure, RPG | Indie, Adventure, RPG |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Unrated |
| Price | 4.99 USD | 3.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 94% positive (84 reviews) | 96.7% positive (120 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Yitz | Erik Sheader-Smith |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Adventure, RPG on Steam.
- Both released in 2018.
- The Endless Empty scores higher on Steam reviews (96.7% positive) than Nepenthe (94% positive).
- The Endless Empty is currently ~20% cheaper on Steam than Nepenthe (3.99 USD vs. 4.99 USD).
- Nepenthe is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; The Endless Empty has no Deck rating yet.
Nepenthe vs The Endless Empty — FAQ
- Are Nepenthe and The Endless Empty similar?
- They overlap on Indie, Adventure, 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 Nepenthe run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Nepenthe is rated Deck Playable by Valve. The Endless Empty doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.