Choose Earthshine
Choose Earthshine if it's currently about 85% cheaper on the Steam Store. Earthshine launched in 2019.
Earthshine vs VIDEOVERSE
Earthshine and VIDEOVERSE 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. Earthshine (2019) is 4 years older than VIDEOVERSE (2023). Earthshine scores higher on Steam reviews (100% positive) than VIDEOVERSE (95.2% 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 VIDEOVERSE
Choose VIDEOVERSE if you want a Simulation game with Subtitle Options, Color Alternatives, and Custom Volume Controls. On Steam, it's the newer release (2023) and ships with the modern feature baseline. VIDEOVERSE launched in 2023.
Both Earthshine and VIDEOVERSE 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
 Earthshine |  VIDEOVERSE | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2019 | 2023 |
| Genres | Indie, Adventure, Casual | Indie, Adventure, Simulation, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Deck Verified |
| Price | 1.99 USD | 12.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 100% positive (10 reviews) | 95.2% positive (165 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Elleiv | Kinmoku |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Adventure, Casual on Steam.
- Earthshine (2019) is 4 years older than VIDEOVERSE (2023).
- Earthshine scores higher on Steam reviews (100% positive) than VIDEOVERSE (95.2% positive).
- Earthshine is currently ~85% cheaper on Steam than VIDEOVERSE (1.99 USD vs. 12.99 USD).
- VIDEOVERSE is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Earthshine has no Deck rating yet.
Earthshine vs VIDEOVERSE — FAQ
- Should I play Earthshine or VIDEOVERSE first?
- If you want chronology, Earthshine (2019) came out before VIDEOVERSE (2023). 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 Earthshine and VIDEOVERSE 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.