Choose Mirror's Edge™
Choose Mirror's Edge™ if you want an Action experience. On Steam, it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. 14,924 Steam reviews back the pick.
Mirror's Edge™ vs Sunward
Mirror's Edge™ and Sunward both land in 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 are Adventure games on Steam. Mirror's Edge™ (2009) is 17 years older than Sunward (2026). Sunward is free; Mirror's Edge™ is paid (19.99 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 Sunward
Choose Sunward if you want an Indie and Free To Play experience. On Steam, it's free to play, so the barrier to trying it is zero. Sunward launched in 2026.
Both Mirror's Edge™ and Sunward sit in 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™ |  Sunward | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2009 | 2026 |
| Genres | Action, Adventure | Indie, Adventure, Free To Play |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Unrated |
| Price | 19.99 USD | Free to play |
| Steam reviews | 86.8% positive (14,924 reviews) | 7 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | DICE | Objectif 3D |
Side by side
- Both are Adventure games on Steam.
- Mirror's Edge™ (2009) is 17 years older than Sunward (2026).
- Sunward is free; Mirror's Edge™ is paid (19.99 USD).
- Mirror's Edge™ is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Sunward has no Deck rating yet.
Mirror's Edge™ vs Sunward — FAQ
- Should I play Mirror's Edge™ or Sunward first?
- If you want chronology, Mirror's Edge™ (2009) came out before Sunward (2026). 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 Sunward similar?
- They overlap on 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.
- Is Sunward free?
- Yes — Sunward is a free-to-play Steam title. Mirror's Edge™ is paid (19.99 USD).
- Does Mirror's Edge™ run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Mirror's Edge™ is rated Deck Verified by Valve. Sunward doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.