Choose Memory Lost
Choose Memory Lost if it matches what drew you to this matchup. Memory Lost launched in 2025.
Memory Lost vs Insect Swarm
Memory Lost and Insect Swarm 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. Insect Swarm (2024) is 1 year older than Memory Lost (2025). Memory Lost scores higher on Steam reviews (96.6% positive) than Insect Swarm (88% 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 Insect Swarm
Choose Insect Swarm if you want a RPG and Casual experience. On Steam, it's currently about 65% cheaper on the Steam Store. Insect Swarm launched in 2024.
Both Memory Lost and Insect Swarm 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
 Memory Lost |  Insect Swarm | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2025 | 2024 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Adventure | Action, Indie, Adventure, RPG, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Deck Verified |
| Price | 19.99 USD | 6.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 96.6% positive (29 reviews) | 88% positive (299 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Magic Hazard | Parallel Portal |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie, Adventure on Steam.
- Insect Swarm (2024) is 1 year older than Memory Lost (2025).
- Memory Lost scores higher on Steam reviews (96.6% positive) than Insect Swarm (88% positive).
- Insect Swarm is currently ~65% cheaper on Steam than Memory Lost (6.99 USD vs. 19.99 USD).
- Both are Deck Verified.
Memory Lost vs Insect Swarm — FAQ
- Should I play Memory Lost or Insect Swarm first?
- If you want chronology, Insect Swarm (2024) came out before Memory Lost (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 Memory Lost and Insect Swarm 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.
- Do Memory Lost and Insect Swarm both run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — both are Steam Deck Verified, meaning Valve confirms they run with full controller support, legible text, and default settings out of the box.