Choose Bad Memories
Choose Bad Memories if you want an Indie, Adventure, and Early Access experience. Bad Memories launched in 2021.
Bad Memories vs Emma - In the Library
Bad Memories and Emma - In the Library both land in Casual 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 are Casual games on Steam. Bad Memories (2021) is 1 year older than Emma - In the Library (2022). Bad Memories scores higher on Steam reviews (84.9% positive) than Emma - In the Library (70.6% 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 Emma - In the Library
Choose Emma - In the Library if it's currently about 44% cheaper on the Steam Store. Emma - In the Library launched in 2022.
Both Bad Memories and Emma - In the Library sit in Casual 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
 Bad Memories |  Emma - In the Library | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2021 | 2022 |
| Genres | Indie, Adventure, Casual, Early Access | Casual |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Unrated |
| Price | 8.99 USD | 4.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 84.9% positive (324 reviews) | 70.6% positive (34 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | bmrec | Ace X |
Side by side
- Both are Casual games on Steam.
- Bad Memories (2021) is 1 year older than Emma - In the Library (2022).
- Bad Memories scores higher on Steam reviews (84.9% positive) than Emma - In the Library (70.6% positive).
- Emma - In the Library is currently ~44% cheaper on Steam than Bad Memories (4.99 USD vs. 8.99 USD).
- Bad Memories is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; Emma - In the Library has no Deck rating yet.
Bad Memories vs Emma - In the Library — FAQ
- Should I play Bad Memories or Emma - In the Library first?
- If you want chronology, Bad Memories (2021) came out before Emma - In the Library (2022). 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 Bad Memories and Emma - In the Library similar?
- They overlap on Casual 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 Bad Memories run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Bad Memories is rated Deck Playable by Valve. Emma - In the Library doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.