Choose Glimmer in Mirror
Choose Glimmer in Mirror if it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. Glimmer in Mirror launched in 2023.
Glimmer in Mirror vs AOI
Glimmer in Mirror and AOI 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. AOI (2022) is 1 year older than Glimmer in Mirror (2023). AOI is currently ~58% cheaper on Steam than Glimmer in Mirror (4.99 USD vs. 11.89 USD). 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 AOI
Choose AOI if it's currently about 58% cheaper on the Steam Store. AOI launched in 2022.
Both Glimmer in Mirror and AOI 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
 Glimmer in Mirror |  AOI | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2023 | 2022 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Adventure, RPG, Casual, Early Access | Action, Indie, Adventure, RPG, Casual, Early Access |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Unrated |
| Price | 11.89 USD | 4.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 87% positive (77 reviews) | 5 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | MapleDorm Games | Pura Studio |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie, Adventure on Steam.
- AOI (2022) is 1 year older than Glimmer in Mirror (2023).
- AOI is currently ~58% cheaper on Steam than Glimmer in Mirror (4.99 USD vs. 11.89 USD).
- Glimmer in Mirror is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; AOI has no Deck rating yet.
Glimmer in Mirror vs AOI — FAQ
- Should I play Glimmer in Mirror or AOI first?
- If you want chronology, AOI (2022) came out before Glimmer in Mirror (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 Glimmer in Mirror and AOI 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.
- Does Glimmer in Mirror run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Glimmer in Mirror is rated Deck Verified by Valve. AOI doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.