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Lost vs Waifu vs Evil

Lost and Waifu vs Evil 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. Lost (2019) is 2 years older than Waifu vs Evil (2021). Lost scores higher on Steam reviews (76.5% positive) than Waifu vs Evil (52.9% 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 Lost

Choose Lost if you want a Strategy experience. Lost launched in 2019.

Choose Waifu vs Evil

Choose Waifu vs Evil if you want a Simulation experience. On Steam, it's currently about 35% cheaper on the Steam Store. Waifu vs Evil launched in 2021.

Both Lost and Waifu vs Evil 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

Lost vs Waifu vs Evil — Steam metadata comparison
Lost — Steam game coverLostWaifu vs Evil — Steam game coverWaifu vs Evil
Released20192021
GenresAction, Strategy, Indie, Adventure, RPG, CasualAction, Indie, Adventure, Simulation, RPG, Casual
PlatformsWindowsWindows
Steam DeckDeck PlayableUnrated
Price0.75 USD0.49 USD
Steam reviews76.5% positive (311 reviews)52.9% positive (17 reviews)
MultiplayerSingle-player onlySingle-player only
DevelopersDSGameBoom Team

Side by side

Lost vs Waifu vs Evil — FAQ

Should I play Lost or Waifu vs Evil first?
If you want chronology, Lost (2019) came out before Waifu vs Evil (2021). 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 Lost and Waifu vs Evil 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 Lost run on Steam Deck?
Yes — Lost is rated Deck Playable by Valve. Waifu vs Evil doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.
Lost vs Waifu vs Evil — Verdict (2026) · imho.run