Choose MIO: Memories in Orbit
Choose MIO: Memories in Orbit if it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. 1,328 Steam reviews back the pick.
MIO: Memories in Orbit vs Retrace the Light
MIO: Memories in Orbit and Retrace the Light both land in Action, 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 Action, Indie, Adventure on Steam. Retrace the Light (2025) is 1 year older than MIO: Memories in Orbit (2026). Retrace the Light scores higher on Steam reviews (92.3% positive) than MIO: Memories in Orbit (85.8% 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 Retrace the Light
Choose Retrace the Light if you want a RPG experience. On Steam, it's currently about 36% cheaper on the Steam Store. Retrace the Light launched in 2025.
Both MIO: Memories in Orbit and Retrace the Light sit in Action, Indie, and Adventure on Steam and both list Custom Volume Controls, Stereo Sound, and Keyboard Only Option, 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
 MIO: Memories in Orbit |  Retrace the Light | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2026 | 2025 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Adventure | Action, Indie, Adventure, RPG |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Deck Playable |
| Price | 13.99 USD | 8.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 85.8% positive (1,328 reviews) | 92.3% positive (13 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Douze Dixièmes | Xiaming Game |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie, Adventure on Steam.
- Retrace the Light (2025) is 1 year older than MIO: Memories in Orbit (2026).
- Retrace the Light scores higher on Steam reviews (92.3% positive) than MIO: Memories in Orbit (85.8% positive).
- Retrace the Light is currently ~36% cheaper on Steam than MIO: Memories in Orbit (8.99 USD vs. 13.99 USD).
- Steam Deck: MIO: Memories in Orbit is Deck Verified, Retrace the Light is Deck Playable.
MIO: Memories in Orbit vs Retrace the Light — FAQ
- Should I play MIO: Memories in Orbit or Retrace the Light first?
- If you want chronology, Retrace the Light (2025) came out before MIO: Memories in Orbit (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 MIO: Memories in Orbit and Retrace the Light similar?
- They overlap on Action, 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.