Choose Mirror's Edge™
Choose Mirror's Edge™ if it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. 14,924 Steam reviews back the pick.
Mirror's Edge™ vs Lemma
Mirror's Edge™ and Lemma both land in Action, Adventure 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 Action, Adventure on Steam. Mirror's Edge™ (2009) is 6 years older than Lemma (2015). Mirror's Edge™ scores higher on Steam reviews (86.8% positive) than Lemma (84.4% 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 Lemma
Choose Lemma if you want an Indie game with Steam Leaderboards. On Steam, it's currently about 25% cheaper on the Steam Store. Lemma launched in 2015.
Both Mirror's Edge™ and Lemma sit in Action and Adventure 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
 Mirror's Edge™ |  Lemma | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2009 | 2015 |
| Genres | Action, Adventure | Action, Indie, Adventure |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Deck Playable |
| Price | 19.99 USD | 14.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 86.8% positive (14,924 reviews) | 84.4% positive (96 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | DICE | Helvetica Scenario |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Adventure on Steam.
- Mirror's Edge™ (2009) is 6 years older than Lemma (2015).
- Mirror's Edge™ scores higher on Steam reviews (86.8% positive) than Lemma (84.4% positive).
- Lemma is currently ~25% cheaper on Steam than Mirror's Edge™ (14.99 USD vs. 19.99 USD).
- Steam Deck: Mirror's Edge™ is Deck Verified, Lemma is Deck Playable.
Mirror's Edge™ vs Lemma — FAQ
- Should I play Mirror's Edge™ or Lemma first?
- If you want chronology, Mirror's Edge™ (2009) came out before Lemma (2015). 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 Mirror's Edge™ and Lemma similar?
- They overlap on Action, Adventure 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.