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Cheaphaven vs Garlant: My Story

Cheaphaven and Garlant: My Story both land in Indie, Simulation, RPG 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, RPG on Steam. Cheaphaven (2022) is 2 years older than Garlant: My Story (2024). Garlant: My Story scores higher on Steam reviews (100% positive) than Cheaphaven (95.7% 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 Cheaphaven

Choose Cheaphaven if it's currently about 73% cheaper on the Steam Store. Cheaphaven launched in 2022.

Choose Garlant: My Story

Choose Garlant: My Story if you want an Adventure experience. Garlant: My Story launched in 2024.

Both Cheaphaven and Garlant: My Story sit in Indie, Simulation, and RPG 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

Cheaphaven vs Garlant: My Story — Steam metadata comparison
Cheaphaven — Steam game coverCheaphavenGarlant: My Story — Steam game coverGarlant: My Story
Released20222024
GenresIndie, Simulation, RPG, CasualIndie, Adventure, Simulation, RPG, Casual
PlatformsWindowsWindows
Steam DeckUnratedDeck Playable
Price2.99 USD10.99 USD
Steam reviews95.7% positive (23 reviews)100% positive (15 reviews)
MultiplayerSingle-player onlySingle-player only
DevelopersCombo RoutineFlt Studio

Side by side

Cheaphaven vs Garlant: My Story — FAQ

Should I play Cheaphaven or Garlant: My Story first?
If you want chronology, Cheaphaven (2022) came out before Garlant: My Story (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 Cheaphaven and Garlant: My Story similar?
They overlap on Indie, Simulation, RPG 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.
Cheaphaven vs Garlant: My Story — Verdict (2026) · imho.run