Choose Made Marion
Choose Made Marion if you want an Adventure game with Narrated Game Menus and Keyboard Only Option. On Steam, it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. Made Marion launched in 2023.
Made Marion vs Past Mistakes - Act I
Made Marion and Past Mistakes - Act I both land in Indie, Casual, Early Access 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, Casual, Early Access on Steam. Made Marion (2023) is 2 years older than Past Mistakes - Act I (2025). Past Mistakes - Act I is currently ~65% cheaper on Steam than Made Marion (8.99 USD vs. 25.49 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 Past Mistakes - Act I
Choose Past Mistakes - Act I if you want a Simulation game with Subtitle Options. On Steam, it's currently about 65% cheaper on the Steam Store. Past Mistakes - Act I launched in 2025.
Both Made Marion and Past Mistakes - Act I sit in Indie, Casual, and Early Access on Steam and both list Adjustable Text Size, Custom Volume Controls, and Playable without Timed Input, 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
 Made Marion |  Past Mistakes - Act I | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2023 | 2025 |
| Genres | Indie, Adventure, Casual, Early Access | Indie, Simulation, Casual, Early Access |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Deck Playable |
| Price | 25.49 USD | 8.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 91.2% positive (34 reviews) | 4 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Velvet Cupcake Games | Cock-N-Tiel Studios |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Casual, Early Access on Steam.
- Made Marion (2023) is 2 years older than Past Mistakes - Act I (2025).
- Past Mistakes - Act I is currently ~65% cheaper on Steam than Made Marion (8.99 USD vs. 25.49 USD).
- Steam Deck: Made Marion is Deck Verified, Past Mistakes - Act I is Deck Playable.
Made Marion vs Past Mistakes - Act I — FAQ
- Should I play Made Marion or Past Mistakes - Act I first?
- If you want chronology, Made Marion (2023) came out before Past Mistakes - Act I (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 Made Marion and Past Mistakes - Act I similar?
- They overlap on Indie, Casual, Early Access 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.