Choose Lost in Play
Choose Lost in Play if you want an Indie experience. On Steam, it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. 1,637 Steam reviews back the pick.
Lost in Play vs Stories of Blossom
Lost in Play and Stories of Blossom both land in 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 are Adventure games on Steam. Lost in Play (2022) is 1 year older than Stories of Blossom (2023). Lost in Play scores higher on Steam reviews (97.3% positive) than Stories of Blossom (90% 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 Stories of Blossom
Choose Stories of Blossom if you want a Free To Play game with Adjustable Text Size, Subtitle Options, and Camera Comfort. On Steam, it's free to play, so the barrier to trying it is zero. Stories of Blossom launched in 2023.
Both Lost in Play and Stories of Blossom sit in 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
 Lost in Play |  Stories of Blossom | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2022 | 2023 |
| Genres | Indie, Adventure | Adventure, Free To Play |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Unrated |
| Price | 19.99 USD | Free to play |
| Steam reviews | 97.3% positive (1,637 reviews) | 90% positive (20 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Happy Juice Games | Soft Leaf Studios |
Side by side
- Both are Adventure games on Steam.
- Lost in Play (2022) is 1 year older than Stories of Blossom (2023).
- Lost in Play scores higher on Steam reviews (97.3% positive) than Stories of Blossom (90% positive).
- Stories of Blossom is free; Lost in Play is paid (19.99 USD).
- Lost in Play is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Stories of Blossom has no Deck rating yet.
Lost in Play vs Stories of Blossom — FAQ
- Should I play Lost in Play or Stories of Blossom first?
- If you want chronology, Lost in Play (2022) came out before Stories of Blossom (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 Lost in Play and Stories of Blossom similar?
- They overlap on 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.
- Is Stories of Blossom free?
- Yes — Stories of Blossom is a free-to-play Steam title. Lost in Play is paid (19.99 USD).
- Does Lost in Play run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Lost in Play is rated Deck Verified by Valve. Stories of Blossom doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.