Choose This is the Zodiac Speaking
Choose This is the Zodiac Speaking if it matches what drew you to this matchup. This is the Zodiac Speaking launched in 2020.
This is the Zodiac Speaking vs Grinnel
This is the Zodiac Speaking and Grinnel 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. This is the Zodiac Speaking (2020) is 6 years older than Grinnel (2026). 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 Grinnel
Choose Grinnel if you want an Action game with Color Alternatives, Custom Volume Controls, and Stereo Sound. On Steam, it's the newer release (2026) and ships with the modern feature baseline. Grinnel launched in 2026.
Both This is the Zodiac Speaking and Grinnel 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
 This is the Zodiac Speaking |  Grinnel | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2020 | 2026 |
| Genres | Indie, Adventure | Action, Indie, Adventure |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 19.99 USD | Price unknown |
| Steam reviews | 50% positive (40 reviews) | — |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Punch Punk Games | ReaskGames |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Adventure on Steam.
- This is the Zodiac Speaking (2020) is 6 years older than Grinnel (2026).
This is the Zodiac Speaking vs Grinnel — FAQ
- Should I play This is the Zodiac Speaking or Grinnel first?
- If you want chronology, This is the Zodiac Speaking (2020) came out before Grinnel (2026). 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 Grinnel 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.