Choose Elsie
Choose Elsie if you want an Adventure game with Adjustable Text Size, Color Alternatives, and Camera Comfort. Elsie launched in 2024.
Elsie vs Last Year's Model
Elsie and Last Year's Model both land in Action, Indie 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 on Steam. Elsie (2024) is 2 years older than Last Year's Model (2026). Elsie is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; Last Year's Model has no Deck rating yet. 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 Last Year's Model
Choose Last Year's Model if it matches what drew you to this matchup. Last Year's Model launched in 2026.
Both Elsie and Last Year's Model sit in Action and Indie on Steam and both list Custom Volume Controls, Playable without Timed Input, and Keyboard Only Option, 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
 Elsie |  Last Year's Model | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2024 | 2026 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Adventure | Action, Indie |
| Platforms | Windows, Linux | Windows, macOS |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Unrated |
| Price | 19.99 USD | Price unknown |
| Steam reviews | 74.2% positive (31 reviews) | — |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Knight Shift Games | Mawberry Games |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie on Steam.
- Elsie (2024) is 2 years older than Last Year's Model (2026).
- Elsie is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; Last Year's Model has no Deck rating yet.
Elsie vs Last Year's Model — FAQ
- Should I play Elsie or Last Year's Model first?
- If you want chronology, Elsie (2024) came out before Last Year's Model (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 Elsie and Last Year's Model similar?
- They overlap on Action, Indie 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 Elsie run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Elsie is rated Deck Playable by Valve. Last Year's Model doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.