Choose The Dream Machine: Chapter 1 & 2
Choose The Dream Machine: Chapter 1 & 2 if you want a Casual game with Subtitle Options, Narrated Game Menus, and Touch Only Option. 1,057 Steam reviews back the pick.
The Dream Machine: Chapter 1 & 2 vs NAME OF THE WILL
The Dream Machine: Chapter 1 & 2 and NAME OF THE WILL 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. The Dream Machine: Chapter 1 & 2 (2012) is 15 years older than NAME OF THE WILL (2027). The Dream Machine: Chapter 1 & 2 is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; NAME OF THE WILL has no Deck rating yet. 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 NAME OF THE WILL
Choose NAME OF THE WILL if it's the newer release (2027) and ships with the modern feature baseline. NAME OF THE WILL launched in 2027.
Both The Dream Machine: Chapter 1 & 2 and NAME OF THE WILL sit in Indie and Adventure on Steam and both list Color Alternatives, Custom Volume Controls, and Stereo Sound, 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
 The Dream Machine: Chapter 1 & 2 |  NAME OF THE WILL | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2012 | 2027 |
| Genres | Indie, Adventure, Casual | Indie, Adventure |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Unrated |
| Price | 3.99 USD | Price unknown |
| Steam reviews | 89.7% positive (1,057 reviews) | — |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Cockroach Inc. | Zeitgeist Studio |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Adventure on Steam.
- The Dream Machine: Chapter 1 & 2 (2012) is 15 years older than NAME OF THE WILL (2027).
- The Dream Machine: Chapter 1 & 2 is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; NAME OF THE WILL has no Deck rating yet.
The Dream Machine: Chapter 1 & 2 vs NAME OF THE WILL — FAQ
- Should I play The Dream Machine: Chapter 1 & 2 or NAME OF THE WILL first?
- If you want chronology, The Dream Machine: Chapter 1 & 2 (2012) came out before NAME OF THE WILL (2027). 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 The Dream Machine: Chapter 1 & 2 and NAME OF THE WILL 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.
- Does The Dream Machine: Chapter 1 & 2 run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — The Dream Machine: Chapter 1 & 2 is rated Deck Playable by Valve. NAME OF THE WILL doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.