Choose Unpacking
Choose Unpacking if you want a Simulation game with Adjustable Text Size, Camera Comfort, and Custom Volume Controls. On Steam, it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. 22,256 Steam reviews back the pick.
Unpacking vs Miriam's Potion Journal
Unpacking and Miriam's Potion Journal both land in Indie, 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, Casual on Steam. Unpacking (2021) is 5 years older than Miriam's Potion Journal (2026). Both sit near 93% positive on Steam (Unpacking: 22,256 reviews, Miriam's Potion Journal: 15). 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 Miriam's Potion Journal
Choose Miriam's Potion Journal if you want the #category_playable_at_your_own_pace side of the pairing. On Steam, it's currently about 64% cheaper on the Steam Store. Miriam's Potion Journal launched in 2026.
Both Unpacking and Miriam's Potion Journal sit in Indie and Casual on Steam and both list Color Alternatives, Playable without Timed Input, and Mouse Only Option, so either pick lands in the same broad neighborhood. Steam reviews are nearly tied (93.6% vs 93.3% positive), so genre fit is the cleanest tiebreaker — scroll the table for the feature-by-feature view.
Side-by-side comparison
 Unpacking |  Miriam's Potion Journal | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2021 | 2026 |
| Genres | Indie, Simulation, Casual | Indie, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Unrated |
| Price | 19.99 USD | 7.19 USD |
| Steam reviews | 93.6% positive (22,256 reviews) | 93.3% positive (15 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Witch Beam | Reo, Tsuru |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Casual on Steam.
- Unpacking (2021) is 5 years older than Miriam's Potion Journal (2026).
- Both sit near 93% positive on Steam (Unpacking: 22,256 reviews, Miriam's Potion Journal: 15).
- Miriam's Potion Journal is currently ~64% cheaper on Steam than Unpacking (7.19 USD vs. 19.99 USD).
- Unpacking is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Miriam's Potion Journal has no Deck rating yet.
Unpacking vs Miriam's Potion Journal — FAQ
- Should I play Unpacking or Miriam's Potion Journal first?
- If you want chronology, Unpacking (2021) came out before Miriam's Potion Journal (2026). 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 Unpacking and Miriam's Potion Journal similar?
- They overlap on Indie, 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.
- Does Unpacking run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Unpacking is rated Deck Verified by Valve. Miriam's Potion Journal doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.