Choose EQI
Choose EQI if it's free to play, so the barrier to trying it is zero. EQI launched in 2021.
EQI vs LSD: Dream Emulator Retro
EQI and LSD: Dream Emulator Retro both land in Action, 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, Adventure on Steam. EQI (2021) is 3 years older than LSD: Dream Emulator Retro (2024). EQI scores higher on Steam reviews (86% positive) than LSD: Dream Emulator Retro (50% 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 LSD: Dream Emulator Retro
Choose LSD: Dream Emulator Retro if you want an Indie, Simulation, and Casual experience. On Steam, it's the newer release (2024) and ships with the modern feature baseline. LSD: Dream Emulator Retro launched in 2024.
Both EQI and LSD: Dream Emulator Retro sit in Action 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
 EQI |  LSD: Dream Emulator Retro | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2021 | 2024 |
| Genres | Action, Adventure | Action, Indie, Adventure, Simulation, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Unrated |
| Price | Free to play | 2.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 86% positive (114 reviews) | 50% positive (12 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Chopin et al. | Eternity Dev |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Adventure on Steam.
- EQI (2021) is 3 years older than LSD: Dream Emulator Retro (2024).
- EQI scores higher on Steam reviews (86% positive) than LSD: Dream Emulator Retro (50% positive).
- EQI is free; LSD: Dream Emulator Retro is paid (2.99 USD).
- EQI is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; LSD: Dream Emulator Retro has no Deck rating yet.
EQI vs LSD: Dream Emulator Retro — FAQ
- Should I play EQI or LSD: Dream Emulator Retro first?
- If you want chronology, EQI (2021) came out before LSD: Dream Emulator Retro (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 EQI and LSD: Dream Emulator Retro similar?
- They overlap on Action, 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.
- Is EQI free?
- Yes — EQI is a free-to-play Steam title. LSD: Dream Emulator Retro is paid (2.99 USD).
- Does EQI run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — EQI is rated Deck Verified by Valve. LSD: Dream Emulator Retro doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.