Choose A YEAR OF SPRINGS
Choose A YEAR OF SPRINGS if you want a Simulation game with Color Alternatives, Camera Comfort, and Keyboard Only Option. On Steam, it's currently about 50% cheaper on the Steam Store. A YEAR OF SPRINGS launched in 2021.
A YEAR OF SPRINGS vs Yume Kakigori
A YEAR OF SPRINGS and Yume Kakigori both land in Indie, 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 Indie, Casual on Steam. A YEAR OF SPRINGS (2021) is 4 years older than Yume Kakigori (2025). A YEAR OF SPRINGS is currently ~50% cheaper on Steam than Yume Kakigori (4.99 USD vs. 10.00 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 Yume Kakigori
Choose Yume Kakigori if you want the Stereo Sound side of the pairing. On Steam, it's the newer release (2025) and ships with the modern feature baseline. Yume Kakigori launched in 2025.
Both A YEAR OF SPRINGS and Yume Kakigori sit in Indie and Casual on Steam and both list Custom Volume Controls, Playable without Timed Input, and Mouse 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
 A YEAR OF SPRINGS |  Yume Kakigori | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2021 | 2025 |
| Genres | Indie, Simulation, Casual | Indie, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows, macOS |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Unrated |
| Price | 4.99 USD | 10.00 USD |
| Steam reviews | 99.7% positive (611 reviews) | 3 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | npckc | YumeKakigori Team, Lonely, Rosetui, BreakfastEgg |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Casual on Steam.
- A YEAR OF SPRINGS (2021) is 4 years older than Yume Kakigori (2025).
- A YEAR OF SPRINGS is currently ~50% cheaper on Steam than Yume Kakigori (4.99 USD vs. 10.00 USD).
- A YEAR OF SPRINGS is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Yume Kakigori has no Deck rating yet.
A YEAR OF SPRINGS vs Yume Kakigori — FAQ
- Should I play A YEAR OF SPRINGS or Yume Kakigori first?
- If you want chronology, A YEAR OF SPRINGS (2021) came out before Yume Kakigori (2025). 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 Yume Kakigori similar?
- They overlap on Indie, 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 A YEAR OF SPRINGS run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — A YEAR OF SPRINGS is rated Deck Verified by Valve. Yume Kakigori doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.