Choose Relicta
Choose Relicta if it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. Relicta launched in 2020.
Relicta vs Cybernetic Fault
Relicta and Cybernetic Fault both land in Action, 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 Action, Indie, Adventure on Steam. Relicta (2020) is 5 years older than Cybernetic Fault (2025). Cybernetic Fault scores higher on Steam reviews (83.3% positive) than Relicta (75.4% 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 Cybernetic Fault
Choose Cybernetic Fault if you want a Simulation game with Playable without Timed Input and Save Anytime. On Steam, it carries the stronger Steam consensus at 83.3% positive across 299 reviews.
Both Relicta and Cybernetic Fault sit in Action, 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
 Relicta |  Cybernetic Fault | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2020 | 2025 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Adventure | Action, Indie, Adventure, Simulation |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Unrated |
| Price | 19.99 USD | 9.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 75.4% positive (134 reviews) | 83.3% positive (299 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Mighty Polygon | Whale Rock Games |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie, Adventure on Steam.
- Relicta (2020) is 5 years older than Cybernetic Fault (2025).
- Cybernetic Fault scores higher on Steam reviews (83.3% positive) than Relicta (75.4% positive).
- Cybernetic Fault is currently ~50% cheaper on Steam than Relicta (9.99 USD vs. 19.99 USD).
- Relicta is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Cybernetic Fault has no Deck rating yet.
Relicta vs Cybernetic Fault — FAQ
- Which is better, Relicta or Cybernetic Fault?
- On Steam reviews Cybernetic Fault scores higher (83.3% positive) than Relicta (75.4% positive). Both have enough reviews to trust the signal, so for players using reviews alone, Cybernetic Fault is the safer pick. Genre fit still matters — check the side-by-side table for the categories each game lands in.
- Should I play Relicta or Cybernetic Fault first?
- If you want chronology, Relicta (2020) came out before Cybernetic Fault (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 Relicta and Cybernetic Fault similar?
- They overlap on Action, 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.
- Does Relicta run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Relicta is rated Deck Verified by Valve. Cybernetic Fault doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.