Choose Ancra
Choose Ancra if it's currently about 40% cheaper on the Steam Store. Ancra launched in 2021.
Ancra vs The Gretlow Tapes
Ancra and The Gretlow Tapes both land in 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 are Indie games on Steam. Ancra (2021) is 4 years older than The Gretlow Tapes (2025). Ancra scores higher on Steam reviews (100% positive) than The Gretlow Tapes (92.5% 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 The Gretlow Tapes
Choose The Gretlow Tapes if you want an Adventure game with Color Alternatives, Camera Comfort, and Custom Volume Controls. On Steam, it's the newer release (2025) and ships with the modern feature baseline. The Gretlow Tapes launched in 2025.
Both Ancra and The Gretlow Tapes sit in 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
 Ancra |  The Gretlow Tapes | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2021 | 2025 |
| Genres | Indie | Indie, Adventure |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Deck Playable |
| Price | 5.99 USD | 9.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 100% positive (13 reviews) | 92.5% positive (67 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | For7s | Aegon Games |
Side by side
- Both are Indie games on Steam.
- Ancra (2021) is 4 years older than The Gretlow Tapes (2025).
- Ancra scores higher on Steam reviews (100% positive) than The Gretlow Tapes (92.5% positive).
- Ancra is currently ~40% cheaper on Steam than The Gretlow Tapes (5.99 USD vs. 9.99 USD).
- The Gretlow Tapes is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; Ancra has no Deck rating yet.
Ancra vs The Gretlow Tapes — FAQ
- Should I play Ancra or The Gretlow Tapes first?
- If you want chronology, Ancra (2021) came out before The Gretlow Tapes (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 Ancra and The Gretlow Tapes similar?
- They overlap on 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.