Choose The Endless Empty
Choose The Endless Empty if it matches what drew you to this matchup. The Endless Empty launched in 2018.
The Endless Empty vs Aphantasia
The Endless Empty and Aphantasia both land in Indie, Adventure, RPG 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, RPG on Steam. The Endless Empty (2018) is 7 years older than Aphantasia (2025). The Endless Empty scores higher on Steam reviews (96.7% positive) than Aphantasia (83.3% 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 Aphantasia
Choose Aphantasia if it's currently about 25% cheaper on the Steam Store. Aphantasia launched in 2025.
Both The Endless Empty and Aphantasia sit in Indie, Adventure, and RPG 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
 The Endless Empty |  Aphantasia | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2018 | 2025 |
| Genres | Indie, Adventure, RPG | Indie, Adventure, RPG |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 3.99 USD | 2.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 96.7% positive (120 reviews) | 83.3% positive (12 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Erik Sheader-Smith | Pardusolet |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Adventure, RPG on Steam.
- The Endless Empty (2018) is 7 years older than Aphantasia (2025).
- The Endless Empty scores higher on Steam reviews (96.7% positive) than Aphantasia (83.3% positive).
- Aphantasia is currently ~25% cheaper on Steam than The Endless Empty (2.99 USD vs. 3.99 USD).
The Endless Empty vs Aphantasia — FAQ
- Should I play The Endless Empty or Aphantasia first?
- If you want chronology, The Endless Empty (2018) came out before Aphantasia (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 The Endless Empty and Aphantasia similar?
- They overlap on Indie, Adventure, RPG 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.