The Unliving vs Cycled
The Unliving and Cycled both land in Action, Indie, 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 Action, Indie, RPG on Steam. Cycled (2022) is 1 year older than The Unliving (2023). Cycled is currently ~71% cheaper on Steam than The Unliving (4.99 USD vs. 16.99 USD). No login or purchase needed — scroll for the full table, the verdict FAQ, and links to ranked similar games for both titles.
Side-by-side comparison
 The Unliving |  Cycled | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2023 | 2022 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Adventure, RPG | Action, Indie, RPG |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Deck Playable |
| Price | 16.99 USD | 4.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 62.7% positive (402 reviews) | 4 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | RocketBrush Games | TwistedNail |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie, RPG on Steam.
- Cycled (2022) is 1 year older than The Unliving (2023).
- Cycled is currently ~71% cheaper on Steam than The Unliving (4.99 USD vs. 16.99 USD).
- Both are Deck Playable.
The Unliving vs Cycled — FAQ
- Should I play The Unliving or Cycled first?
- If you want chronology, Cycled (2022) came out before The Unliving (2023). 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 Unliving and Cycled similar?
- They overlap on Action, Indie, 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.