Choose Beat Boy
Choose Beat Boy if it matches what drew you to this matchup. Beat Boy launched in 2021.
Beat Boy vs THE LONG FORGETTING
Beat Boy and THE LONG FORGETTING 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. Beat Boy (2021) is 6 years older than THE LONG FORGETTING (2027). 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 THE LONG FORGETTING
Choose THE LONG FORGETTING if you want the Stereo Sound, Keyboard Only Option, and Adjustable Difficulty side of the pairing. On Steam, it's the newer release (2027) and ships with the modern feature baseline. THE LONG FORGETTING launched in 2027.
Both Beat Boy and THE LONG FORGETTING 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
 Beat Boy |  THE LONG FORGETTING | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2021 | 2027 |
| Genres | Action, Indie | Action, Indie |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 4.99 USD | Price unknown |
| Steam reviews | 2 reviews | — |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Star Dweller Studios | Quiet Machine |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie on Steam.
- Beat Boy (2021) is 6 years older than THE LONG FORGETTING (2027).
Beat Boy vs THE LONG FORGETTING — FAQ
- Should I play Beat Boy or THE LONG FORGETTING first?
- If you want chronology, Beat Boy (2021) came out before THE LONG FORGETTING (2027). 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 Beat Boy and THE LONG FORGETTING 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.