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 Lost Valley of the Frog King
Island of the Lost and Lost Valley of the Frog King 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 4 years older than Lost Valley of the Frog King (2025). Lost Valley of the Frog King is currently ~75% cheaper on Steam than Island of the Lost (1.99 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 Lost Valley of the Frog King
Choose Lost Valley of the Frog King if it's currently about 75% cheaper on the Steam Store. Lost Valley of the Frog King launched in 2025.
Both Island of the Lost and Lost Valley of the Frog King 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 |  Lost Valley of the Frog King | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2021 | 2025 |
| Genres | Indie, Adventure, Simulation, Casual | Indie, Adventure, Simulation, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 7.99 USD | 1.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 81.8% positive (22 reviews) | 2 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | James Smart | James Smart |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Adventure, Simulation on Steam.
- Island of the Lost (2021) is 4 years older than Lost Valley of the Frog King (2025).
- Lost Valley of the Frog King is currently ~75% cheaper on Steam than Island of the Lost (1.99 USD vs. 7.99 USD).
Island of the Lost vs Lost Valley of the Frog King — FAQ
- Should I play Island of the Lost or Lost Valley of the Frog King first?
- If you want chronology, Island of the Lost (2021) came out before Lost Valley of the Frog King (2025). 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 Lost Valley of the Frog King 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.