Choose F.I.S.T.: Forged In Shadow Torch
Choose F.I.S.T.: Forged In Shadow Torch if you want a Sports, Simulation, and RPG experience. F.I.S.T.: Forged In Shadow Torch launched in 2021.
F.I.S.T.: Forged In Shadow Torch vs MIO: Memories in Orbit
F.I.S.T.: Forged In Shadow Torch and MIO: Memories in Orbit 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. F.I.S.T.: Forged In Shadow Torch (2021) is 5 years older than MIO: Memories in Orbit (2026). F.I.S.T.: Forged In Shadow Torch scores higher on Steam reviews (87% positive) than MIO: Memories in Orbit (85.8% 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 MIO: Memories in Orbit
Choose MIO: Memories in Orbit if you want the Custom Volume Controls, Stereo Sound, and Keyboard Only Option side of the pairing. On Steam, it's the newer release (2026) and ships with the modern feature baseline. 1,328 Steam reviews back the pick.
Both F.I.S.T.: Forged In Shadow Torch and MIO: Memories in Orbit sit in Action, Indie, and Adventure on Steam, so either pick lands in the same broad neighborhood. Steam reviews are nearly tied (87% vs 85.8% positive), so genre fit is the cleanest tiebreaker — scroll the table for the feature-by-feature view.
Side-by-side comparison
 F.I.S.T.: Forged In Shadow Torch |  MIO: Memories in Orbit | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2021 | 2026 |
| Genres | Action, Sports, Indie, Adventure, Simulation, RPG | Action, Indie, Adventure |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Deck Verified |
| Price | 15.99 USD | 13.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 87% positive (721 reviews) | 85.8% positive (1,328 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | TiGames | Douze Dixièmes |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie, Adventure on Steam.
- F.I.S.T.: Forged In Shadow Torch (2021) is 5 years older than MIO: Memories in Orbit (2026).
- F.I.S.T.: Forged In Shadow Torch scores higher on Steam reviews (87% positive) than MIO: Memories in Orbit (85.8% positive).
- MIO: Memories in Orbit is currently ~13% cheaper on Steam than F.I.S.T.: Forged In Shadow Torch (13.99 USD vs. 15.99 USD).
- Both are Deck Verified.
F.I.S.T.: Forged In Shadow Torch vs MIO: Memories in Orbit — FAQ
- Which is better, F.I.S.T.: Forged In Shadow Torch or MIO: Memories in Orbit?
- On Steam reviews the two are nearly tied: F.I.S.T.: Forged In Shadow Torch sits at 87% positive (721 reviews), MIO: Memories in Orbit at 85.8% (1,328). The choice usually comes down to genre fit and the platform features each one supports — see the comparison table above.
- Should I play F.I.S.T.: Forged In Shadow Torch or MIO: Memories in Orbit first?
- If you want chronology, F.I.S.T.: Forged In Shadow Torch (2021) came out before MIO: Memories in Orbit (2026). 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 F.I.S.T.: Forged In Shadow Torch and MIO: Memories in Orbit 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 F.I.S.T.: Forged In Shadow Torch and MIO: Memories in Orbit 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.