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MIO: Memories in Orbit vs Inside The Crystal Mountain

MIO: Memories in Orbit and Inside The Crystal Mountain 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. Inside The Crystal Mountain (2024) is 2 years older than MIO: Memories in Orbit (2026). Inside The Crystal Mountain is currently ~96% cheaper on Steam than MIO: Memories in Orbit (0.79 USD vs. 19.99 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 MIO: Memories in Orbit

Choose MIO: Memories in Orbit if you want the Custom Volume Controls, Stereo Sound, and Keyboard Only Option side of the pairing. On Steam, it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. 1,328 Steam reviews back the pick.

Choose Inside The Crystal Mountain

Choose Inside The Crystal Mountain if it's currently about 96% cheaper on the Steam Store. Inside The Crystal Mountain launched in 2024.

Both MIO: Memories in Orbit and Inside The Crystal Mountain sit in Action, 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

MIO: Memories in Orbit vs Inside The Crystal Mountain — Steam metadata comparison
MIO: Memories in Orbit — Steam game coverMIO: Memories in OrbitInside The Crystal Mountain — Steam game coverInside The Crystal Mountain
Released20262024
GenresAction, Indie, AdventureAction, Indie, Adventure
PlatformsWindowsWindows, Linux
Steam DeckDeck VerifiedUnrated
Price19.99 USD0.79 USD
Steam reviews85.8% positive (1,328 reviews)5 reviews
MultiplayerSingle-player onlySingle-player only
DevelopersDouze DixièmesIntrugli Games

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MIO: Memories in Orbit vs Inside The Crystal Mountain — FAQ

Should I play MIO: Memories in Orbit or Inside The Crystal Mountain first?
If you want chronology, Inside The Crystal Mountain (2024) 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 Inside The Crystal Mountain 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.
Does MIO: Memories in Orbit run on Steam Deck?
Yes — MIO: Memories in Orbit is rated Deck Verified by Valve. Inside The Crystal Mountain doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.
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