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Island of the Lost vs Eternal Trails

Island of the Lost and Eternal Trails both land in Indie, Adventure, Simulation 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, Simulation on Steam. Island of the Lost (2021) is 3 years older than Eternal Trails (2024). Eternal Trails is currently ~38% cheaper on Steam than Island of the Lost (4.99 USD vs. 7.99 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 Island of the Lost

Choose Island of the Lost if it matches what drew you to this matchup. Island of the Lost launched in 2021.

Choose Eternal Trails

Choose Eternal Trails if it's currently about 38% cheaper on the Steam Store. Eternal Trails launched in 2024.

Both Island of the Lost and Eternal Trails sit in Indie, Adventure, and Simulation 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

Island of the Lost vs Eternal Trails — Steam metadata comparison
Island of the Lost — Steam game coverIsland of the LostEternal Trails — Steam game coverEternal Trails
Released20212024
GenresIndie, Adventure, Simulation, CasualIndie, Adventure, Simulation, Casual
PlatformsWindowsWindows
Steam DeckUnratedUnrated
Price7.99 USD4.99 USD
Steam reviews81.8% positive (22 reviews)3 reviews
MultiplayerSingle-player onlySingle-player only
DevelopersJames SmartGrow Now!

Side by side

Island of the Lost vs Eternal Trails — FAQ

Should I play Island of the Lost or Eternal Trails first?
If you want chronology, Island of the Lost (2021) came out before Eternal Trails (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 Island of the Lost and Eternal Trails similar?
They overlap on Indie, Adventure, Simulation 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.
Island of the Lost vs Eternal Trails — Verdict (2026) · imho.run