IMHO.

After the first station vs Daydreamy

After the first station and Daydreamy 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 β€” release year, genres, categories, Steam Deck status, price, and review score β€” refreshed daily by imho.run's scraper. Headline differences: Both share Indie, Casual on Steam. After the first station (2021) is 3 years older than Daydreamy (2024). Daydreamy is currently ~40% cheaper on Steam than After the first station (2.99 USD vs. 4.99 USD). No login or purchase needed β€” scroll for the full table, the verdict FAQ, and links to ranked similar games for both titles.

Which should you pick?

Choose After the first station

Choose After the first station if it matches what drew you to this matchup. After the first station launched in 2021.

Choose Daydreamy

Choose Daydreamy if you want an Adventure experience. On Steam, it's currently about 40% cheaper on the Steam Store. Daydreamy launched in 2024.

Both After the first station and Daydreamy sit in Indie and Casual 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

After the first station vs Daydreamy β€” Steam metadata comparison
After the first station β€” Steam game coverAfter the first stationDaydreamy β€” Steam game coverDaydreamy
Released20212024
GenresIndie, CasualIndie, Adventure, Casual
PlatformsWindowsWindows
Steam DeckUnratedUnrated
Price4.99 USD2.99 USD
Steam reviewsβ€”2 reviews
MultiplayerSingle-player onlySingle-player only
DevelopersLsgamedevAnaphora Games

Side by side

After the first station vs Daydreamy β€” FAQ

Should I play After the first station or Daydreamy first?
If you want chronology, After the first station (2021) came out before Daydreamy (2024). If neither is a sequel to the other, order doesn't really matter β€” start with whichever fits your current mood, since both share enough on Steam to make either a reasonable opener.
Are After the first station and Daydreamy similar?
They overlap on Indie, Casual on Steam, so the catalogue groups them together β€” 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.
After the first station vs Daydreamy β€” Verdict (2026) Β· imho.run