Choose A YEAR OF SPRINGS
Choose A YEAR OF SPRINGS if you want a Casual game with Save Anytime. On Steam, it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. A YEAR OF SPRINGS launched in 2021.
A YEAR OF SPRINGS vs A TAVERN FOR TEA
A YEAR OF SPRINGS and A TAVERN FOR TEA both land in Indie, 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 share Indie, Simulation on Steam. A YEAR OF SPRINGS (2021) is 2 years older than A TAVERN FOR TEA (2023). A YEAR OF SPRINGS scores higher on Steam reviews (99.7% positive) than A TAVERN FOR TEA (97.5% 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 A TAVERN FOR TEA
Choose A TAVERN FOR TEA if you want an Adventure game with Narrated Game Menus. On Steam, it's currently about 40% cheaper on the Steam Store. A TAVERN FOR TEA launched in 2023.
Both A YEAR OF SPRINGS and A TAVERN FOR TEA sit in Indie and Simulation on Steam and both list Color Alternatives, Camera Comfort, and Custom Volume Controls, 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
 A YEAR OF SPRINGS |  A TAVERN FOR TEA | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2021 | 2023 |
| Genres | Indie, Simulation, Casual | Indie, Adventure, Simulation |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Unrated |
| Price | 4.99 USD | 2.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 99.7% positive (611 reviews) | 97.5% positive (80 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | npckc | npckc |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Simulation on Steam.
- A YEAR OF SPRINGS (2021) is 2 years older than A TAVERN FOR TEA (2023).
- A YEAR OF SPRINGS scores higher on Steam reviews (99.7% positive) than A TAVERN FOR TEA (97.5% positive).
- A TAVERN FOR TEA is currently ~40% cheaper on Steam than A YEAR OF SPRINGS (2.99 USD vs. 4.99 USD).
- A YEAR OF SPRINGS is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; A TAVERN FOR TEA has no Deck rating yet.
A YEAR OF SPRINGS vs A TAVERN FOR TEA — FAQ
- Should I play A YEAR OF SPRINGS or A TAVERN FOR TEA first?
- If you want chronology, A YEAR OF SPRINGS (2021) came out before A TAVERN FOR TEA (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 A YEAR OF SPRINGS and A TAVERN FOR TEA similar?
- They overlap on Indie, 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 A YEAR OF SPRINGS run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — A YEAR OF SPRINGS is rated Deck Verified by Valve. A TAVERN FOR TEA doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.