Choose BURIED STARS
Choose BURIED STARS if you want a Casual experience. On Steam, it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. BURIED STARS launched in 2021.
BURIED STARS vs Flower in Us
BURIED STARS and Flower in Us both land in 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 are Adventure games on Steam. BURIED STARS (2021) is 4 years older than Flower in Us (2025). Flower in Us scores higher on Steam reviews (88% positive) than BURIED STARS (74.9% 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 Flower in Us
Choose Flower in Us if you want an Indie and Simulation game with Custom Volume Controls, Stereo Sound, and Keyboard Only Option. On Steam, it's currently about 80% cheaper on the Steam Store. Flower in Us launched in 2025.
Both BURIED STARS and Flower in Us sit in Adventure 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
 BURIED STARS |  Flower in Us | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2021 | 2025 |
| Genres | Adventure, Casual | Indie, Adventure, Simulation |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Deck Playable |
| Price | 39.99 USD | 7.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 74.9% positive (183 reviews) | 88% positive (25 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | LINE Games Corporation | Chalkseagull, Team Gypsophila |
Side by side
- Both are Adventure games on Steam.
- BURIED STARS (2021) is 4 years older than Flower in Us (2025).
- Flower in Us scores higher on Steam reviews (88% positive) than BURIED STARS (74.9% positive).
- Flower in Us is currently ~80% cheaper on Steam than BURIED STARS (7.99 USD vs. 39.99 USD).
- Steam Deck: BURIED STARS is Deck Verified, Flower in Us is Deck Playable.
BURIED STARS vs Flower in Us — FAQ
- Should I play BURIED STARS or Flower in Us first?
- If you want chronology, BURIED STARS (2021) came out before Flower in Us (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 BURIED STARS and Flower in Us similar?
- They overlap on 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.