Choose Once in Flowerlake
Choose Once in Flowerlake if it matches what drew you to this matchup. Once in Flowerlake launched in 2021.
Once in Flowerlake vs Carry Onward
Once in Flowerlake and Carry Onward both land in Adventure, Simulation, 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 Adventure, Simulation, Casual on Steam. Once in Flowerlake (2021) is 2 years older than Carry Onward (2023). Carry Onward scores higher on Steam reviews (78.3% positive) than Once in Flowerlake (64.3% 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 Carry Onward
Choose Carry Onward if you want an Indie experience. Carry Onward launched in 2023.
Both Once in Flowerlake and Carry Onward sit in Adventure, Simulation, and Casual 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
 Once in Flowerlake |  Carry Onward | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2021 | 2023 |
| Genres | Adventure, Simulation, Casual | Indie, Adventure, Simulation, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Unrated |
| Price | 4.99 USD | 4.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 64.3% positive (28 reviews) | 78.3% positive (23 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | byMixNez | Andrey Chudaev |
Side by side
- Both share Adventure, Simulation, Casual on Steam.
- Once in Flowerlake (2021) is 2 years older than Carry Onward (2023).
- Carry Onward scores higher on Steam reviews (78.3% positive) than Once in Flowerlake (64.3% positive).
- Carry Onward is currently ~0% cheaper on Steam than Once in Flowerlake (4.99 USD vs. 4.99 USD).
- Once in Flowerlake is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; Carry Onward has no Deck rating yet.
Once in Flowerlake vs Carry Onward — FAQ
- Should I play Once in Flowerlake or Carry Onward first?
- If you want chronology, Once in Flowerlake (2021) came out before Carry Onward (2023). 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 Once in Flowerlake and Carry Onward similar?
- They overlap on Adventure, Simulation, 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 Once in Flowerlake run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Once in Flowerlake is rated Deck Playable by Valve. Carry Onward doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.