Choose QT
Choose QT if it matches what drew you to this matchup. QT launched in 2020.
QT vs Recollection
QT and Recollection 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. QT (2020) is 3 years older than Recollection (2023). Recollection scores higher on Steam reviews (100% positive) than QT (96.1% 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 Recollection
Choose Recollection if you want the Adjustable Text Size, Subtitle Options, and Custom Volume Controls side of the pairing. On Steam, it's currently about 80% cheaper on the Steam Store. Recollection launched in 2023.
Both QT and Recollection 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
 QT |  Recollection | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2020 | 2023 |
| Genres | Indie, Adventure, Casual | Indie, Adventure, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 9.99 USD | 1.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 96.1% positive (178 reviews) | 100% positive (42 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Happy Snake | Erkberg Games |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Adventure, Casual on Steam.
- QT (2020) is 3 years older than Recollection (2023).
- Recollection scores higher on Steam reviews (100% positive) than QT (96.1% positive).
- Recollection is currently ~80% cheaper on Steam than QT (1.99 USD vs. 9.99 USD).
QT vs Recollection — FAQ
- Should I play QT or Recollection first?
- If you want chronology, QT (2020) came out before Recollection (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 QT and Recollection 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.