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REFLASER vs A Forgetful Loop

REFLASER and A Forgetful Loop both land in Indie 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 Indie games on Steam. REFLASER (2019) is 1 year older than A Forgetful Loop (2020). REFLASER is currently ~88% cheaper on Steam than A Forgetful Loop (1.99 USD vs. 15.99 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 REFLASER

Choose REFLASER if you want a Casual experience. On Steam, it's currently about 88% cheaper on the Steam Store. REFLASER launched in 2019.

Choose A Forgetful Loop

Choose A Forgetful Loop if it matches what drew you to this matchup. A Forgetful Loop launched in 2020.

Both REFLASER and A Forgetful Loop sit in Indie 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

REFLASER vs A Forgetful Loop — Steam metadata comparison
REFLASER — Steam game coverREFLASERA Forgetful Loop — Steam game coverA Forgetful Loop
Released20192020
GenresIndie, CasualIndie
PlatformsWindowsWindows
Steam DeckUnratedUnrated
Price1.99 USD15.99 USD
Steam reviews2 reviews100% positive (10 reviews)
MultiplayerSingle-player onlySingle-player only
DevelopersDmitry Dovgalbighandinsky

Side by side

REFLASER vs A Forgetful Loop — FAQ

Should I play REFLASER or A Forgetful Loop first?
If you want chronology, REFLASER (2019) came out before A Forgetful Loop (2020). 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 REFLASER and A Forgetful Loop similar?
They overlap on Indie 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.
REFLASER vs A Forgetful Loop — Verdict (2026) · imho.run