Choose When The Past Was Around
Choose When The Past Was Around if it's currently about 33% cheaper on the Steam Store. 1,668 Steam reviews back the pick.
When The Past Was Around vs LEAVES 3
When The Past Was Around and LEAVES 3 both land in Indie, Adventure, 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, Adventure, Casual on Steam. When The Past Was Around (2020) is 6 years older than LEAVES 3 (2026). When The Past Was Around scores higher on Steam reviews (95.6% positive) than LEAVES 3 (75% 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 LEAVES 3
Choose LEAVES 3 if it's the newer release (2026) and ships with the modern feature baseline. LEAVES 3 launched in 2026.
Both When The Past Was Around and LEAVES 3 sit in Indie, Adventure, and Casual 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
 When The Past Was Around |  LEAVES 3 | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2020 | 2026 |
| Genres | Indie, Adventure, Casual | Indie, Adventure, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS | Windows, macOS |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Deck Playable |
| Price | 7.99 USD | 11.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 95.6% positive (1,668 reviews) | 75% positive (12 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Mojiken | ZAR 21 |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Adventure, Casual on Steam.
- When The Past Was Around (2020) is 6 years older than LEAVES 3 (2026).
- When The Past Was Around scores higher on Steam reviews (95.6% positive) than LEAVES 3 (75% positive).
- When The Past Was Around is currently ~33% cheaper on Steam than LEAVES 3 (7.99 USD vs. 11.99 USD).
- Steam Deck: When The Past Was Around is Deck Verified, LEAVES 3 is Deck Playable.
When The Past Was Around vs LEAVES 3 — FAQ
- Should I play When The Past Was Around or LEAVES 3 first?
- If you want chronology, When The Past Was Around (2020) came out before LEAVES 3 (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 When The Past Was Around and LEAVES 3 similar?
- They overlap on Indie, Adventure, 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.