Choose Olija
Choose Olija if it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. Olija launched in 2021.
Olija vs Glum Buster
Olija and Glum Buster 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. Olija (2021) is 3 years older than Glum Buster (2024). Glum Buster is currently ~33% cheaper on Steam than Olija (9.99 USD vs. 14.99 USD). 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 Glum Buster
Choose Glum Buster if it's currently about 33% cheaper on the Steam Store. Glum Buster launched in 2024.
Both Olija and Glum Buster 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
 Olija |  Glum Buster | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2021 | 2024 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Adventure | Action, Indie, Adventure |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Unrated |
| Price | 14.99 USD | 9.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 89.4% positive (387 reviews) | 2 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Skeleton Crew Studio, Thomas Olsson | Justin D Leingang |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie, Adventure on Steam.
- Olija (2021) is 3 years older than Glum Buster (2024).
- Glum Buster is currently ~33% cheaper on Steam than Olija (9.99 USD vs. 14.99 USD).
- Olija is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Glum Buster has no Deck rating yet.
Olija vs Glum Buster — FAQ
- Should I play Olija or Glum Buster first?
- If you want chronology, Olija (2021) came out before Glum Buster (2024). 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 Olija and Glum Buster 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.
- Does Olija run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Olija is rated Deck Verified by Valve. Glum Buster doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.