Choose Leaf on Wind
Choose Leaf on Wind if it's currently about 69% cheaper on the Steam Store. Leaf on Wind launched in 2021.
Leaf on Wind vs Submerged Lights
Leaf on Wind and Submerged Lights both land in Indie, 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, Casual on Steam. Leaf on Wind (2021) is 5 years older than Submerged Lights (2026). Leaf on Wind is currently ~69% cheaper on Steam than Submerged Lights (1.99 USD vs. 6.39 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 Submerged Lights
Choose Submerged Lights if it's the newer release (2026) and ships with the modern feature baseline. Submerged Lights launched in 2026.
Both Leaf on Wind and Submerged Lights sit in Indie 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
 Leaf on Wind |  Submerged Lights | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2021 | 2026 |
| Genres | Indie, Casual | Indie, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows, Linux | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 1.99 USD | 6.39 USD |
| Steam reviews | 6 reviews | — |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Rouem | Overlooked Option Visual Novels |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Casual on Steam.
- Leaf on Wind (2021) is 5 years older than Submerged Lights (2026).
- Leaf on Wind is currently ~69% cheaper on Steam than Submerged Lights (1.99 USD vs. 6.39 USD).
Leaf on Wind vs Submerged Lights — FAQ
- Should I play Leaf on Wind or Submerged Lights first?
- If you want chronology, Leaf on Wind (2021) came out before Submerged Lights (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 Leaf on Wind and Submerged Lights similar?
- They overlap on Indie, 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.