Choose Once in Flowerlake
Choose Once in Flowerlake if you want an Adventure and Casual experience. Once in Flowerlake launched in 2021.
Once in Flowerlake vs Penguin Lifter
Once in Flowerlake and Penguin Lifter both land in Simulation 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 are Simulation games on Steam. Once in Flowerlake (2021) is 5 years older than Penguin Lifter (2026). Penguin Lifter scores higher on Steam reviews (92.2% 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 Penguin Lifter
Choose Penguin Lifter if it's the newer release (2026) and ships with the modern feature baseline. Penguin Lifter launched in 2026.
Both Once in Flowerlake and Penguin Lifter sit in Simulation 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 |  Penguin Lifter | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2021 | 2026 |
| Genres | Adventure, Simulation, Casual | Simulation |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Unrated |
| Price | 4.99 USD | 4.49 USD |
| Steam reviews | 64.3% positive (28 reviews) | 92.2% positive (64 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | byMixNez | Peace_Studio, DonCorsaire |
Side by side
- Both are Simulation games on Steam.
- Once in Flowerlake (2021) is 5 years older than Penguin Lifter (2026).
- Penguin Lifter scores higher on Steam reviews (92.2% positive) than Once in Flowerlake (64.3% positive).
- Penguin Lifter is currently ~10% cheaper on Steam than Once in Flowerlake (4.49 USD vs. 4.99 USD).
- Once in Flowerlake is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; Penguin Lifter has no Deck rating yet.
Once in Flowerlake vs Penguin Lifter — FAQ
- Should I play Once in Flowerlake or Penguin Lifter first?
- If you want chronology, Once in Flowerlake (2021) came out before Penguin Lifter (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 Once in Flowerlake and Penguin Lifter similar?
- They overlap on Simulation 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. Penguin Lifter doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.