Choose FLOW
Choose FLOW if it's free to play, so the barrier to trying it is zero. FLOW launched in 2021.
FLOW vs THRESHOLD
FLOW and THRESHOLD both land in Indie, 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 share Indie, Adventure on Steam. FLOW (2021) is 3 years older than THRESHOLD (2024). THRESHOLD scores higher on Steam reviews (88.1% positive) than FLOW (42.1% 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 THRESHOLD
Choose THRESHOLD if it's the newer release (2024) and ships with the modern feature baseline. THRESHOLD launched in 2024.
Both FLOW and THRESHOLD sit in Indie and 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
 FLOW |  THRESHOLD | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2021 | 2024 |
| Genres | Indie, Adventure | Indie, Adventure |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Deck Playable |
| Price | Free to play | 9.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 42.1% positive (19 reviews) | 88.1% positive (639 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | FLOW Development Team | Julien Eveillé |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Adventure on Steam.
- FLOW (2021) is 3 years older than THRESHOLD (2024).
- THRESHOLD scores higher on Steam reviews (88.1% positive) than FLOW (42.1% positive).
- FLOW is free; THRESHOLD is paid (9.99 USD).
- THRESHOLD is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; FLOW has no Deck rating yet.
FLOW vs THRESHOLD — FAQ
- Should I play FLOW or THRESHOLD first?
- If you want chronology, FLOW (2021) came out before THRESHOLD (2024). 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 FLOW and THRESHOLD similar?
- They overlap on Indie, 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 FLOW free?
- Yes — FLOW is a free-to-play Steam title. THRESHOLD is paid (9.99 USD).