Choose lightblue
Choose lightblue if you want an Adventure game with Steam Leaderboards. On Steam, it's free to play, so the barrier to trying it is zero. lightblue launched in 2021.
lightblue vs Yellow History
lightblue and Yellow History 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. lightblue (2021) is 2 years older than Yellow History (2023). lightblue is free; Yellow History is paid (8.99 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 Yellow History
Choose Yellow History if it matches what drew you to this matchup. Yellow History launched in 2023.
Both lightblue and Yellow History sit in Action and Indie 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
 lightblue |  Yellow History | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2021 | 2023 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Adventure | Action, Indie |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | Free to play | 8.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 46.7% positive (15 reviews) | 3 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | uut games | Pastorelli Studio |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie on Steam.
- lightblue (2021) is 2 years older than Yellow History (2023).
- lightblue is free; Yellow History is paid (8.99 USD).
lightblue vs Yellow History — FAQ
- Should I play lightblue or Yellow History first?
- If you want chronology, lightblue (2021) came out before Yellow History (2023). 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 lightblue and Yellow History 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.
- Is lightblue free?
- Yes — lightblue is a free-to-play Steam title. Yellow History is paid (8.99 USD).