Choose Ocean's Heart
Choose Ocean's Heart if it matches what drew you to this matchup. Ocean's Heart launched in 2021.
Ocean's Heart vs DearMyFriend
Ocean's Heart and DearMyFriend 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. Ocean's Heart (2021) is 5 years older than DearMyFriend (2026). Ocean's Heart is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; DearMyFriend has no Deck rating yet. 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 DearMyFriend
Choose DearMyFriend if it's the newer release (2026) and ships with the modern feature baseline. DearMyFriend launched in 2026.
Both Ocean's Heart and DearMyFriend sit in Action, Indie, and 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
 Ocean's Heart |  DearMyFriend | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2021 | 2026 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Adventure, RPG | Action, Indie, Adventure, RPG |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Unrated |
| Price | 14.99 USD | Price unknown |
| Steam reviews | 81.1% positive (684 reviews) | — |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Max Mraz | Gulu Games |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie, Adventure on Steam.
- Ocean's Heart (2021) is 5 years older than DearMyFriend (2026).
- Ocean's Heart is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; DearMyFriend has no Deck rating yet.
Ocean's Heart vs DearMyFriend — FAQ
- Should I play Ocean's Heart or DearMyFriend first?
- If you want chronology, Ocean's Heart (2021) came out before DearMyFriend (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 Ocean's Heart and DearMyFriend 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.
- Does Ocean's Heart run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Ocean's Heart is rated Deck Playable by Valve. DearMyFriend doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.