Choose A YEAR OF SPRINGS
Choose A YEAR OF SPRINGS if you want a Casual game with Custom Volume Controls and Save Anytime. On Steam, it carries the stronger Steam consensus at 99.7% positive across 611 reviews.
A YEAR OF SPRINGS vs you're just imagining it
A YEAR OF SPRINGS and you're just imagining it 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 3 years older than you're just imagining it (2024). A YEAR OF SPRINGS scores higher on Steam reviews (99.7% positive) than you're just imagining it (97.2% 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 you're just imagining it
Choose you're just imagining it if you want an Adventure and Free To Play game with DualShock Controller Support. On Steam, it's free to play, so the barrier to trying it is zero. you're just imagining it launched in 2024.
Both A YEAR OF SPRINGS and you're just imagining it sit in Indie and Simulation on Steam and both list Color Alternatives, Camera Comfort, and Playable without Timed Input, 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 |  you're just imagining it | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2021 | 2024 |
| Genres | Indie, Simulation, Casual | Indie, Adventure, Simulation, Free To Play |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Deck Verified |
| Price | 4.99 USD | Free to play |
| Steam reviews | 99.7% positive (611 reviews) | 97.2% positive (322 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 3 years older than you're just imagining it (2024).
- A YEAR OF SPRINGS scores higher on Steam reviews (99.7% positive) than you're just imagining it (97.2% positive).
- you're just imagining it is free; A YEAR OF SPRINGS is paid (4.99 USD).
- Both are Deck Verified.
A YEAR OF SPRINGS vs you're just imagining it — FAQ
- Which is better, A YEAR OF SPRINGS or you're just imagining it?
- On Steam reviews A YEAR OF SPRINGS scores higher (99.7% positive) than you're just imagining it (97.2% positive). Both have enough reviews to trust the signal, so for players using reviews alone, A YEAR OF SPRINGS is the safer pick. Genre fit still matters — check the side-by-side table for the categories each game lands in.
- Should I play A YEAR OF SPRINGS or you're just imagining it first?
- If you want chronology, A YEAR OF SPRINGS (2021) came out before you're just imagining it (2024). 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 you're just imagining it 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.
- Is you're just imagining it free?
- Yes — you're just imagining it is a free-to-play Steam title. A YEAR OF SPRINGS is paid (4.99 USD).
- Do A YEAR OF SPRINGS and you're just imagining it 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.