Choose The Wheel of Fortune
Choose The Wheel of Fortune if you want an Indie experience. On Steam, it's currently about 70% cheaper on the Steam Store. The Wheel of Fortune launched in 2021.
The Wheel of Fortune vs Kanon
The Wheel of Fortune and Kanon both land in Adventure, Casual 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 Adventure, Casual on Steam. The Wheel of Fortune (2021) is 3 years older than Kanon (2024). Kanon scores higher on Steam reviews (96.6% positive) than The Wheel of Fortune (86.7% 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 Kanon
Choose Kanon if you want a Simulation experience. On Steam, it's the newer release (2024) and ships with the modern feature baseline. Kanon launched in 2024.
Both The Wheel of Fortune and Kanon sit in Adventure 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
 The Wheel of Fortune |  Kanon | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2021 | 2024 |
| Genres | Indie, Adventure, Casual | Adventure, Simulation, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Deck Verified |
| Price | 8.99 USD | 29.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 86.7% positive (15 reviews) | 96.6% positive (118 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Takujin soft. | VISUAL ARTS/Key |
Side by side
- Both share Adventure, Casual on Steam.
- The Wheel of Fortune (2021) is 3 years older than Kanon (2024).
- Kanon scores higher on Steam reviews (96.6% positive) than The Wheel of Fortune (86.7% positive).
- The Wheel of Fortune is currently ~70% cheaper on Steam than Kanon (8.99 USD vs. 29.99 USD).
- Kanon is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; The Wheel of Fortune has no Deck rating yet.
The Wheel of Fortune vs Kanon — FAQ
- Should I play The Wheel of Fortune or Kanon first?
- If you want chronology, The Wheel of Fortune (2021) came out before Kanon (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 The Wheel of Fortune and Kanon similar?
- They overlap on Adventure, Casual 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.