Choose Transpose
Choose Transpose if you want an Action game with Tracked Controller Support and VR Only. Transpose launched in 2018.
Transpose vs What Lies in the Multiverse
Transpose and What Lies in the Multiverse both land in Casual 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 Casual games on Steam. Transpose (2018) is 4 years older than What Lies in the Multiverse (2022). Transpose scores higher on Steam reviews (94.3% positive) than What Lies in the Multiverse (91.2% 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 What Lies in the Multiverse
Choose What Lies in the Multiverse if you want an Indie and Adventure experience. On Steam, it's the newer release (2022) and ships with the modern feature baseline. What Lies in the Multiverse launched in 2022.
Both Transpose and What Lies in the Multiverse sit in Casual 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
 Transpose |  What Lies in the Multiverse | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2018 | 2022 |
| Genres | Action, Casual | Indie, Adventure, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Deck Unsupported |
| Price | Price unknown | 14.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 94.3% positive (53 reviews) | 91.2% positive (215 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Secret Location Inc. | Studio Voyager, IguanaBee |
Side by side
- Both are Casual games on Steam.
- Transpose (2018) is 4 years older than What Lies in the Multiverse (2022).
- Transpose scores higher on Steam reviews (94.3% positive) than What Lies in the Multiverse (91.2% positive).
- What Lies in the Multiverse is Deck Unsupported on Steam Deck; Transpose has no Deck rating yet.
Transpose vs What Lies in the Multiverse — FAQ
- Should I play Transpose or What Lies in the Multiverse first?
- If you want chronology, Transpose (2018) came out before What Lies in the Multiverse (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 Transpose and What Lies in the Multiverse similar?
- They overlap on Casual 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.