Choose Lamentum
Choose Lamentum if it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. Lamentum launched in 2021.
Lamentum vs Never Forgotten
Lamentum and Never Forgotten both land in Action, Indie, 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 share Action, Indie, Adventure on Steam. Lamentum (2021) is 3 years older than Never Forgotten (2024). Lamentum scores higher on Steam reviews (90.6% positive) than Never Forgotten (86.5% 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 Never Forgotten
Choose Never Forgotten if you want a RPG experience. On Steam, it's currently about 69% cheaper on the Steam Store. Never Forgotten launched in 2024.
Both Lamentum and Never Forgotten sit in Action, Indie, and 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
 Lamentum |  Never Forgotten | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2021 | 2024 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Adventure | Action, Indie, Adventure, RPG |
| Platforms | Windows, Linux | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Deck Playable |
| Price | 15.99 USD | 4.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 90.6% positive (212 reviews) | 86.5% positive (37 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Obscure Tales | Cody Hodge |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie, Adventure on Steam.
- Lamentum (2021) is 3 years older than Never Forgotten (2024).
- Lamentum scores higher on Steam reviews (90.6% positive) than Never Forgotten (86.5% positive).
- Never Forgotten is currently ~69% cheaper on Steam than Lamentum (4.99 USD vs. 15.99 USD).
- Steam Deck: Lamentum is Deck Verified, Never Forgotten is Deck Playable.
Lamentum vs Never Forgotten — FAQ
- Should I play Lamentum or Never Forgotten first?
- If you want chronology, Lamentum (2021) came out before Never Forgotten (2024). 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 Lamentum and Never Forgotten similar?
- They overlap on Action, Indie, 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.