Choose 31st prototype
Choose 31st prototype if it matches what drew you to this matchup. 31st prototype launched in 2021.
31st prototype vs Ray of Life
31st prototype and Ray of Life both land in 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 are Adventure games on Steam. 31st prototype (2021) is 5 years older than Ray of Life (2026). Ray of Life is free; 31st prototype is paid (1.99 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 Ray of Life
Choose Ray of Life if you want an Indie and Free To Play experience. On Steam, it's free to play, so the barrier to trying it is zero. Ray of Life launched in 2026.
Both 31st prototype and Ray of Life sit in 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
 31st prototype |  Ray of Life | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2021 | 2026 |
| Genres | Adventure | Indie, Adventure, Free To Play |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 1.99 USD | Free to play |
| Steam reviews | 5 reviews | — |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | STEAM STREET | SunsetShards, Narwhal Iv |
Side by side
- Both are Adventure games on Steam.
- 31st prototype (2021) is 5 years older than Ray of Life (2026).
- Ray of Life is free; 31st prototype is paid (1.99 USD).
31st prototype vs Ray of Life — FAQ
- Should I play 31st prototype or Ray of Life first?
- If you want chronology, 31st prototype (2021) came out before Ray of Life (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 31st prototype and Ray of Life similar?
- They overlap on 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.
- Is Ray of Life free?
- Yes — Ray of Life is a free-to-play Steam title. 31st prototype is paid (1.99 USD).