Choose I Was a Teenage Exocolonist
Choose I Was a Teenage Exocolonist if you want a Simulation and RPG experience. On Steam, it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. 3,777 Steam reviews back the pick.
I Was a Teenage Exocolonist vs Glow Box
I Was a Teenage Exocolonist and Glow Box 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. I Was a Teenage Exocolonist (2022) is 4 years older than Glow Box (2026). I Was a Teenage Exocolonist scores higher on Steam reviews (96.5% positive) than Glow Box (93.5% 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 Glow Box
Choose Glow Box if you want an Adventure experience. On Steam, it's currently about 89% cheaper on the Steam Store. Glow Box launched in 2026.
Both I Was a Teenage Exocolonist and Glow Box 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
 I Was a Teenage Exocolonist |  Glow Box | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2022 | 2026 |
| Genres | Indie, Simulation, RPG | Indie, Adventure |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows, macOS |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Unrated |
| Price | 24.99 USD | 2.69 USD |
| Steam reviews | 96.5% positive (3,777 reviews) | 93.5% positive (62 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Northway Games | 月刊湿地帯 |
Side by side
- Both are Indie games on Steam.
- I Was a Teenage Exocolonist (2022) is 4 years older than Glow Box (2026).
- I Was a Teenage Exocolonist scores higher on Steam reviews (96.5% positive) than Glow Box (93.5% positive).
- Glow Box is currently ~89% cheaper on Steam than I Was a Teenage Exocolonist (2.69 USD vs. 24.99 USD).
- I Was a Teenage Exocolonist is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Glow Box has no Deck rating yet.
I Was a Teenage Exocolonist vs Glow Box — FAQ
- Should I play I Was a Teenage Exocolonist or Glow Box first?
- If you want chronology, I Was a Teenage Exocolonist (2022) came out before Glow Box (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 I Was a Teenage Exocolonist and Glow Box 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.
- Does I Was a Teenage Exocolonist run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — I Was a Teenage Exocolonist is rated Deck Verified by Valve. Glow Box doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.