Choose MIO: Memories in Orbit
Choose MIO: Memories in Orbit if it matches what drew you to this matchup. 1,328 Steam reviews back the pick.
MIO: Memories in Orbit vs The Buried Pillars
MIO: Memories in Orbit and The Buried Pillars 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. Both released in 2026. The Buried Pillars scores higher on Steam reviews (89.4% 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 The Buried Pillars
Choose The Buried Pillars if you want the Save Anytime side of the pairing. On Steam, it's currently about 65% cheaper on the Steam Store. The Buried Pillars launched in 2026.
Both MIO: Memories in Orbit and The Buried Pillars 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 |  The Buried Pillars | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2026 | 2026 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Adventure | Action, Indie, Adventure |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Deck Verified |
| Price | 19.99 USD | 6.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 85.8% positive (1,328 reviews) | 89.4% positive (66 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Douze Dixièmes | T.F.A.N.C.S. |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie, Adventure on Steam.
- Both released in 2026.
- The Buried Pillars scores higher on Steam reviews (89.4% positive) than MIO: Memories in Orbit (85.8% positive).
- The Buried Pillars is currently ~65% cheaper on Steam than MIO: Memories in Orbit (6.99 USD vs. 19.99 USD).
- Both are Deck Verified.
MIO: Memories in Orbit vs The Buried Pillars — FAQ
- Are MIO: Memories in Orbit and The Buried Pillars 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.
- Do MIO: Memories in Orbit and The Buried Pillars both run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — both are Steam Deck Verified, meaning Valve confirms they run with full controller support, legible text, and default settings out of the box.