Choose Ionia
Choose Ionia if you want an Indie and Casual game with Tracked Controller Support and VR Only. Ionia launched in 2021.
Ionia vs The Consumist Journey
Ionia and The Consumist Journey 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. Ionia (2021) is 3 years older than The Consumist Journey (2024). The Consumist Journey is free; Ionia is paid (8.99 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 The Consumist Journey
Choose The Consumist Journey if you want a Free To Play experience. On Steam, it's free to play, so the barrier to trying it is zero. The Consumist Journey launched in 2024.
Both Ionia and The Consumist Journey 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
 Ionia |  The Consumist Journey | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2021 | 2024 |
| Genres | Indie, Adventure, Casual | Adventure, Free To Play |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 8.99 USD | Free to play |
| Steam reviews | 77.1% positive (48 reviews) | 9 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | ROTU Entertainment & Media, Ltd. | Lukifah |
Side by side
- Both are Adventure games on Steam.
- Ionia (2021) is 3 years older than The Consumist Journey (2024).
- The Consumist Journey is free; Ionia is paid (8.99 USD).
Ionia vs The Consumist Journey — FAQ
- Should I play Ionia or The Consumist Journey first?
- If you want chronology, Ionia (2021) came out before The Consumist Journey (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 Ionia and The Consumist Journey 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.
- Is The Consumist Journey free?
- Yes — The Consumist Journey is a free-to-play Steam title. Ionia is paid (8.99 USD).