Choose Farewell North
Choose Farewell North if you want a Casual game with Adjustable Text Size, Subtitle Options, and Camera Comfort. On Steam, it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. Farewell North launched in 2024.
Farewell North vs Alex & Arty
Farewell North and Alex & Arty both land in 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 Indie, Adventure on Steam. Farewell North (2024) is 2 years older than Alex & Arty (2026). Alex & Arty scores higher on Steam reviews (100% positive) than Farewell North (95.7% 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 Alex & Arty
Choose Alex & Arty if you want an Action game with Playable without Timed Input, Adjustable Difficulty, and #category_playable_at_your_own_pace. On Steam, it's currently about 33% cheaper on the Steam Store. Alex & Arty launched in 2026.
Both Farewell North and Alex & Arty sit in Indie and Adventure on Steam and both list Custom Volume Controls and Stereo Sound, 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
 Farewell North |  Alex & Arty | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2024 | 2026 |
| Genres | Indie, Adventure, Casual | Action, Indie, Adventure |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Unrated |
| Price | 23.99 USD | 16.14 USD |
| Steam reviews | 95.7% positive (420 reviews) | 100% positive (12 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Kyle Banks | ROLLDBOX GAMES |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Adventure on Steam.
- Farewell North (2024) is 2 years older than Alex & Arty (2026).
- Alex & Arty scores higher on Steam reviews (100% positive) than Farewell North (95.7% positive).
- Alex & Arty is currently ~33% cheaper on Steam than Farewell North (16.14 USD vs. 23.99 USD).
- Farewell North is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Alex & Arty has no Deck rating yet.
Farewell North vs Alex & Arty — FAQ
- Should I play Farewell North or Alex & Arty first?
- If you want chronology, Farewell North (2024) came out before Alex & Arty (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 Farewell North and Alex & Arty similar?
- They overlap on 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 Farewell North run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Farewell North is rated Deck Verified by Valve. Alex & Arty doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.