Should I play A Little to the Left or Pastimes first?

If you want chronology, A Little to the Left (2022) came out before Pastimes (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 A Little to the Left and Pastimes 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.

Does A Little to the Left have multiplayer like Pastimes?

No. Pastimes supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op), while A Little to the Left is listed as single-player only.

Does A Little to the Left run on Steam Deck?

Yes — A Little to the Left is rated Deck Verified by Valve. Pastimes doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.

A Little to the Left vs Pastimes

A Little to the Left and Pastimes 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. A Little to the Left (2022) is 4 years older than Pastimes (2026). Pastimes scores higher on Steam reviews (100% positive) than A Little to the Left (92.4% 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 A Little to the Left

Choose A Little to the Left if you want the Keyboard Only Option, Touch Only Option, and Adjustable Difficulty side of the pairing. On Steam, it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. 9,531 Steam reviews back the pick.

Choose Pastimes

Choose Pastimes if you want the Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen, and Shared/Split Screen Co-op side of the pairing. On Steam, it's currently about 67% cheaper on the Steam Store. Pastimes launched in 2026.

Both A Little to the Left and Pastimes sit in Indie and Casual on Steam and both list Color Alternatives, Camera Comfort, and Custom Volume Controls, 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.

A Little to the Left vs Pastimes — Steam metadata comparison
	A Little to the Left	Pastimes
Released	2022	2026
Genres	Indie, Casual	Indie, Casual
Platforms	Windows, macOS	Windows
Steam Deck	Deck Verified	Unrated
Price	14.99 USD	4.99 USD
Steam reviews	92.4% positive (9,531 reviews)	100% positive (10 reviews)
Multiplayer	Single-player only	Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op
Developers	Max Inferno	Kaal

Side by side

Both share Indie, Casual on Steam.
A Little to the Left (2022) is 4 years older than Pastimes (2026).
Pastimes scores higher on Steam reviews (100% positive) than A Little to the Left (92.4% positive).
Pastimes is currently ~67% cheaper on Steam than A Little to the Left (4.99 USD vs. 14.99 USD).
Pastimes has co-op; A Little to the Left does not.
A Little to the Left is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Pastimes has no Deck rating yet.