Choose Guardian of the future
Choose Guardian of the future if you want a Casual experience. Guardian of the future launched in 2021.
Guardian of the future vs 1997
Guardian of the future and 1997 both land in 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 Indie, Adventure on Steam. Guardian of the future (2021) is 2 years older than 1997 (2023). 1997 scores higher on Steam reviews (100% positive) than Guardian of the future (85% 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 1997
Choose 1997 if it matches what drew you to this matchup. 1997 launched in 2023.
Both Guardian of the future and 1997 sit in 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
 Guardian of the future |  1997 | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2021 | 2023 |
| Genres | Indie, Adventure, Casual | Indie, Adventure |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows, macOS |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Unrated |
| Price | 9.99 USD | 9.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 85% positive (20 reviews) | 100% positive (10 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Lotos Project | Hit'n'Run Digital Studio, RUZURA Interactive |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Adventure on Steam.
- Guardian of the future (2021) is 2 years older than 1997 (2023).
- 1997 scores higher on Steam reviews (100% positive) than Guardian of the future (85% positive).
- 1997 is currently ~0% cheaper on Steam than Guardian of the future (9.99 USD vs. 9.99 USD).
- Guardian of the future is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; 1997 has no Deck rating yet.
Guardian of the future vs 1997 — FAQ
- Should I play Guardian of the future or 1997 first?
- If you want chronology, Guardian of the future (2021) came out before 1997 (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 Guardian of the future and 1997 similar?
- They overlap on 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 Guardian of the future run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Guardian of the future is rated Deck Playable by Valve. 1997 doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.