Choose Haiku, the Robot
Choose Haiku, the Robot if it carries the stronger Steam consensus at 92.1% positive across 1,553 reviews.
Haiku, the Robot vs Lone Fungus
Haiku, the Robot and Lone Fungus both land in Action, Indie, Adventure 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 Action, Indie, Adventure on Steam. Haiku, the Robot (2022) is 1 year older than Lone Fungus (2023). Haiku, the Robot scores higher on Steam reviews (92.1% positive) than Lone Fungus (86.6% 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 Lone Fungus
Choose Lone Fungus if it matches what drew you to this matchup. Lone Fungus launched in 2023.
Both Haiku, the Robot and Lone Fungus sit in Action, Indie, and Adventure 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
 Haiku, the Robot |  Lone Fungus | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2022 | 2023 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Adventure | Action, Indie, Adventure |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Deck Verified |
| Price | 19.99 USD | 19.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 92.1% positive (1,553 reviews) | 86.6% positive (559 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Mister Morris Games | BASTI GAMES |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie, Adventure on Steam.
- Haiku, the Robot (2022) is 1 year older than Lone Fungus (2023).
- Haiku, the Robot scores higher on Steam reviews (92.1% positive) than Lone Fungus (86.6% positive).
- Lone Fungus is currently ~0% cheaper on Steam than Haiku, the Robot (19.99 USD vs. 19.99 USD).
- Both are Deck Verified.
Haiku, the Robot vs Lone Fungus — FAQ
- Which is better, Haiku, the Robot or Lone Fungus?
- On Steam reviews Haiku, the Robot scores higher (92.1% positive) than Lone Fungus (86.6% positive). Both have enough reviews to trust the signal, so for players using reviews alone, Haiku, the Robot is the safer pick. Genre fit still matters — check the side-by-side table for the categories each game lands in.
- Should I play Haiku, the Robot or Lone Fungus first?
- If you want chronology, Haiku, the Robot (2022) came out before Lone Fungus (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 Haiku, the Robot and Lone Fungus similar?
- They overlap on Action, Indie, Adventure 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.
- Do Haiku, the Robot and Lone Fungus both run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — both are Steam Deck Verified, meaning Valve confirms they run with full controller support, legible text, and default settings out of the box.