Choose Lume
Choose Lume if it matches what drew you to this matchup. Lume launched in 2011.
Lume vs Milkmaid of the Milky Way
Lume and Milkmaid of the Milky Way both land in Indie, Adventure, Casual 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 Indie, Adventure, Casual on Steam. Lume (2011) is 6 years older than Milkmaid of the Milky Way (2017). Milkmaid of the Milky Way scores higher on Steam reviews (95.3% positive) than Lume (46.7% 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 Milkmaid of the Milky Way
Choose Milkmaid of the Milky Way if it carries the stronger Steam consensus at 95.3% positive across 379 reviews.
Both Lume and Milkmaid of the Milky Way sit in Indie, Adventure, and Casual 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
 Lume |  Milkmaid of the Milky Way | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2011 | 2017 |
| Genres | Indie, Adventure, Casual | Indie, Adventure, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS | Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 5.99 USD | 5.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 46.7% positive (366 reviews) | 95.3% positive (379 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | State of Play | Mattis Folkestad |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Adventure, Casual on Steam.
- Lume (2011) is 6 years older than Milkmaid of the Milky Way (2017).
- Milkmaid of the Milky Way scores higher on Steam reviews (95.3% positive) than Lume (46.7% positive).
- Milkmaid of the Milky Way is currently ~0% cheaper on Steam than Lume (5.99 USD vs. 5.99 USD).
Lume vs Milkmaid of the Milky Way — FAQ
- Which is better, Lume or Milkmaid of the Milky Way?
- On Steam reviews Milkmaid of the Milky Way scores higher (95.3% positive) than Lume (46.7% positive). Both have enough reviews to trust the signal, so for players using reviews alone, Milkmaid of the Milky Way is the safer pick. Genre fit still matters — check the side-by-side table for the categories each game lands in.
- Should I play Lume or Milkmaid of the Milky Way first?
- If you want chronology, Lume (2011) came out before Milkmaid of the Milky Way (2017). 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 Lume and Milkmaid of the Milky Way similar?
- They overlap on Indie, Adventure, Casual 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.