Choose Repentant
Choose Repentant if it's currently about 65% cheaper on the Steam Store. Repentant launched in 2018.
Repentant vs Slender Threads
Repentant and Slender Threads both land in Indie, Adventure 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 on Steam. Repentant (2018) is 7 years older than Slender Threads (2025). Slender Threads scores higher on Steam reviews (89.7% positive) than Repentant (61.9% 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 Slender Threads
Choose Slender Threads if it's the newer release (2025) and ships with the modern feature baseline. Slender Threads launched in 2025.
Both Repentant and Slender Threads sit in Indie and Adventure 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
 Repentant |  Slender Threads | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2018 | 2025 |
| Genres | Indie, Adventure | Indie, Adventure |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS | Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Deck Verified |
| Price | 6.99 USD | 19.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 61.9% positive (21 reviews) | 89.7% positive (292 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Anate Studio | Blyts |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Adventure on Steam.
- Repentant (2018) is 7 years older than Slender Threads (2025).
- Slender Threads scores higher on Steam reviews (89.7% positive) than Repentant (61.9% positive).
- Repentant is currently ~65% cheaper on Steam than Slender Threads (6.99 USD vs. 19.99 USD).
- Slender Threads is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Repentant has no Deck rating yet.
Repentant vs Slender Threads — FAQ
- Should I play Repentant or Slender Threads first?
- If you want chronology, Repentant (2018) came out before Slender Threads (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 Repentant and Slender Threads similar?
- They overlap on Indie, Adventure 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.