This is the Zodiac Speaking vs NiGHT SIGNAL
This is the Zodiac Speaking and NiGHT SIGNAL both land in Indie 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 Indie games on Steam. This is the Zodiac Speaking (2020) is 2 years older than NiGHT SIGNAL (2022). NiGHT SIGNAL scores higher on Steam reviews (79.8% positive) than This is the Zodiac Speaking (50% positive). No login or purchase needed — scroll for the full table, the verdict FAQ, and links to ranked similar games for both titles.
Side-by-side comparison
 This is the Zodiac Speaking |  NiGHT SIGNAL | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2020 | 2022 |
| Genres | Indie, Adventure | Indie, Simulation |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Deck Playable |
| Price | 19.99 USD | 9.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 50% positive (40 reviews) | 79.8% positive (84 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Punch Punk Games | Night Signal Entertainment |
Side by side
- Both are Indie games on Steam.
- This is the Zodiac Speaking (2020) is 2 years older than NiGHT SIGNAL (2022).
- NiGHT SIGNAL scores higher on Steam reviews (79.8% positive) than This is the Zodiac Speaking (50% positive).
- NiGHT SIGNAL is currently ~50% cheaper on Steam than This is the Zodiac Speaking (9.99 USD vs. 19.99 USD).
- NiGHT SIGNAL is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; This is the Zodiac Speaking has no Deck rating yet.
This is the Zodiac Speaking vs NiGHT SIGNAL — FAQ
- Should I play This is the Zodiac Speaking or NiGHT SIGNAL first?
- If you want chronology, This is the Zodiac Speaking (2020) came out before NiGHT SIGNAL (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 This is the Zodiac Speaking and NiGHT SIGNAL similar?
- They overlap on Indie 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.