Choose Summer of '58
Choose Summer of '58 if you want a Simulation experience. 1,719 Steam reviews back the pick.
Summer of '58 vs From The Past
Summer of '58 and From The Past both land in 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 are Indie games on Steam. Summer of '58 (2021) is 4 years older than From The Past (2025). Summer of '58 scores higher on Steam reviews (88.9% positive) than From The Past (69% 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 From The Past
Choose From The Past if you want an Adventure experience. On Steam, it's currently about 67% cheaper on the Steam Store. From The Past launched in 2025.
Both Summer of '58 and From The Past sit in 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
 Summer of '58 |  From The Past | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2021 | 2025 |
| Genres | Indie, Simulation | Indie, Adventure |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Unrated |
| Price | 8.99 USD | 2.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 88.9% positive (1,719 reviews) | 69% positive (42 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | EMIKA_GAMES | JustTomcuk |
Side by side
- Both are Indie games on Steam.
- Summer of '58 (2021) is 4 years older than From The Past (2025).
- Summer of '58 scores higher on Steam reviews (88.9% positive) than From The Past (69% positive).
- From The Past is currently ~67% cheaper on Steam than Summer of '58 (2.99 USD vs. 8.99 USD).
- Summer of '58 is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; From The Past has no Deck rating yet.
Summer of '58 vs From The Past — FAQ
- Should I play Summer of '58 or From The Past first?
- If you want chronology, Summer of '58 (2021) came out before From The Past (2025). 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 Summer of '58 and From The Past similar?
- They overlap on 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.
- Does Summer of '58 run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Summer of '58 is rated Deck Playable by Valve. From The Past doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.