Choose Bad Memories
Choose Bad Memories if it's currently about 40% cheaper on the Steam Store. Bad Memories launched in 2021.
Bad Memories vs Moonripple Lake
Bad Memories and Moonripple Lake both land in Indie, Adventure, 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 share Indie, Adventure, Casual on Steam. Bad Memories (2021) is 5 years older than Moonripple Lake (2026). Moonripple Lake scores higher on Steam reviews (94% positive) than Bad Memories (84.9% 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 Moonripple Lake
Choose Moonripple Lake if it carries the stronger Steam consensus at 94% positive across 116 reviews.
Both Bad Memories and Moonripple Lake sit in Indie, Adventure, and 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 |  Moonripple Lake | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2021 | 2026 |
| Genres | Indie, Adventure, Casual, Early Access | Indie, Adventure, Casual, Early Access |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Deck Playable |
| Price | 8.99 USD | 14.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 84.9% positive (324 reviews) | 94% positive (116 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | bmrec | Banana Cream Games |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Adventure, Casual on Steam.
- Bad Memories (2021) is 5 years older than Moonripple Lake (2026).
- Moonripple Lake scores higher on Steam reviews (94% positive) than Bad Memories (84.9% positive).
- Bad Memories is currently ~40% cheaper on Steam than Moonripple Lake (8.99 USD vs. 14.99 USD).
- Both are Deck Playable.
Bad Memories vs Moonripple Lake — FAQ
- Which is better, Bad Memories or Moonripple Lake?
- On Steam reviews Moonripple Lake scores higher (94% positive) than Bad Memories (84.9% positive). Both have enough reviews to trust the signal, so for players using reviews alone, Moonripple Lake is the safer pick. Genre fit still matters — check the side-by-side table for the categories each game lands in.
- Should I play Bad Memories or Moonripple Lake first?
- If you want chronology, Bad Memories (2021) came out before Moonripple Lake (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 Bad Memories and Moonripple Lake similar?
- They overlap on Indie, Adventure, 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.