Choose Anstorm
Choose Anstorm if it's currently about 90% cheaper on the Steam Store. Anstorm launched in 2018.
Anstorm vs NeverAwake
Anstorm and NeverAwake both land in Action, 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 share Action, Indie on Steam. Anstorm (2018) is 4 years older than NeverAwake (2022). NeverAwake scores higher on Steam reviews (97.6% positive) than Anstorm (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 NeverAwake
Choose NeverAwake if it's the newer release (2022) and ships with the modern feature baseline. NeverAwake launched in 2022.
Both Anstorm and NeverAwake sit in Action and Indie 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
 Anstorm |  NeverAwake | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2018 | 2022 |
| Genres | Action, Indie | Action, Indie |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Deck Verified |
| Price | 1.99 USD | 19.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 83.3% positive (24 reviews) | 97.6% positive (82 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Shiv | Neotro Inc. |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie on Steam.
- Anstorm (2018) is 4 years older than NeverAwake (2022).
- NeverAwake scores higher on Steam reviews (97.6% positive) than Anstorm (83.3% positive).
- Anstorm is currently ~90% cheaper on Steam than NeverAwake (1.99 USD vs. 19.99 USD).
- NeverAwake is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Anstorm has no Deck rating yet.
Anstorm vs NeverAwake — FAQ
- Should I play Anstorm or NeverAwake first?
- If you want chronology, Anstorm (2018) came out before NeverAwake (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 Anstorm and NeverAwake similar?
- They overlap on Action, 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.