Choose Going the Distance
Choose Going the Distance if it's currently about 72% cheaper on the Steam Store. Going the Distance launched in 2021.
Going the Distance vs Deer & Boy
Going the Distance and Deer & Boy 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. Going the Distance (2021) is 5 years older than Deer & Boy (2026). Going the Distance is currently ~72% cheaper on Steam than Deer & Boy (4.99 USD vs. 17.99 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 Deer & Boy
Choose Deer & Boy if you want an Action game with DualShock Controller Support, Gamepad Recommended, and Stereo Sound. On Steam, it's the newer release (2026) and ships with the modern feature baseline. Deer & Boy launched in 2026.
Both Going the Distance and Deer & Boy 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
 Going the Distance |  Deer & Boy | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2021 | 2026 |
| Genres | Indie, Adventure | Action, Indie, Adventure |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 4.99 USD | 17.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 4 reviews | 93.5% positive (368 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Mahelyk, Jory, TheClassifiedX | Lifeline Games |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Adventure on Steam.
- Going the Distance (2021) is 5 years older than Deer & Boy (2026).
- Going the Distance is currently ~72% cheaper on Steam than Deer & Boy (4.99 USD vs. 17.99 USD).
Going the Distance vs Deer & Boy — FAQ
- Should I play Going the Distance or Deer & Boy first?
- If you want chronology, Going the Distance (2021) came out before Deer & Boy (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 Going the Distance and Deer & Boy 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.