Choose South of the Circle
Choose South of the Circle if it's currently about 57% cheaper on the Steam Store. South of the Circle launched in 2022.
South of the Circle vs Hatsuyuki Sakura
South of the Circle and Hatsuyuki Sakura 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. South of the Circle (2022) is 2 years older than Hatsuyuki Sakura (2024). Hatsuyuki Sakura scores higher on Steam reviews (95.3% positive) than South of the Circle (81.8% 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 Hatsuyuki Sakura
Choose Hatsuyuki Sakura if you want a Casual experience. Hatsuyuki Sakura launched in 2024.
Both South of the Circle and Hatsuyuki Sakura 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
 South of the Circle |  Hatsuyuki Sakura | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2022 | 2024 |
| Genres | Adventure | Adventure, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Deck Verified |
| Price | 12.99 USD | 29.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 81.8% positive (325 reviews) | 95.3% positive (43 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | State of Play | SAGA PLANETS |
Side by side
- Both are Adventure games on Steam.
- South of the Circle (2022) is 2 years older than Hatsuyuki Sakura (2024).
- Hatsuyuki Sakura scores higher on Steam reviews (95.3% positive) than South of the Circle (81.8% positive).
- South of the Circle is currently ~57% cheaper on Steam than Hatsuyuki Sakura (12.99 USD vs. 29.99 USD).
- Both are Deck Verified.
South of the Circle vs Hatsuyuki Sakura — FAQ
- Should I play South of the Circle or Hatsuyuki Sakura first?
- If you want chronology, South of the Circle (2022) came out before Hatsuyuki Sakura (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 South of the Circle and Hatsuyuki Sakura 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.
- Do South of the Circle and Hatsuyuki Sakura both run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — both are Steam Deck Verified, meaning Valve confirms they run with full controller support, legible text, and default settings out of the box.