Choose Sunlight
Choose Sunlight if you want the Adjustable Text Size, Subtitle Options, and Custom Volume Controls side of the pairing. On Steam, it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. Sunlight launched in 2021.
Sunlight vs The Memories That Shape Us
Sunlight and The Memories That Shape Us 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. Sunlight (2021) is 4 years older than The Memories That Shape Us (2025). The Memories That Shape Us scores higher on Steam reviews (80% positive) than Sunlight (74.7% 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 The Memories That Shape Us
Choose The Memories That Shape Us if you want a Simulation and Casual experience. On Steam, it's currently about 50% cheaper on the Steam Store. The Memories That Shape Us launched in 2025.
Both Sunlight and The Memories That Shape Us sit in 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
 Sunlight |  The Memories That Shape Us | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2021 | 2025 |
| Genres | Indie, Adventure | Indie, Adventure, Simulation, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Unrated |
| Price | 3.99 USD | 1.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 74.7% positive (364 reviews) | 80% positive (10 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Krillbite Studio | Derek Larson |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Adventure on Steam.
- Sunlight (2021) is 4 years older than The Memories That Shape Us (2025).
- The Memories That Shape Us scores higher on Steam reviews (80% positive) than Sunlight (74.7% positive).
- The Memories That Shape Us is currently ~50% cheaper on Steam than Sunlight (1.99 USD vs. 3.99 USD).
- Sunlight is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; The Memories That Shape Us has no Deck rating yet.
Sunlight vs The Memories That Shape Us — FAQ
- Should I play Sunlight or The Memories That Shape Us first?
- If you want chronology, Sunlight (2021) came out before The Memories That Shape Us (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 Sunlight and The Memories That Shape Us 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 Sunlight run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Sunlight is rated Deck Verified by Valve. The Memories That Shape Us doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.