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.
Island of the Lost vs Arbor Island
Island of the Lost and Arbor Island 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 Arbor Island (2024). Arbor Island 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 Arbor Island
Choose Arbor Island if it's currently about 38% cheaper on the Steam Store. Arbor Island launched in 2024.
Both Island of the Lost and Arbor Island 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 |  Arbor Island | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2021 | 2024 |
| Genres | Indie, Adventure, Simulation, Casual | Indie, Adventure, Simulation, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 7.99 USD | 4.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 81.8% positive (22 reviews) | 3 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | James Smart | CarrelSpace |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Adventure, Simulation on Steam.
- Island of the Lost (2021) is 3 years older than Arbor Island (2024).
- Arbor Island is currently ~38% cheaper on Steam than Island of the Lost (4.99 USD vs. 7.99 USD).
Island of the Lost vs Arbor Island — FAQ
- Should I play Island of the Lost or Arbor Island first?
- If you want chronology, Island of the Lost (2021) came out before Arbor Island (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 Arbor Island 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.