Choose LOOPERS
Choose LOOPERS if it's currently about 33% cheaper on the Steam Store. LOOPERS launched in 2023.
LOOPERS vs Kanon
LOOPERS and Kanon both land in Adventure, Simulation, 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, Simulation, Casual on Steam. LOOPERS (2023) is 1 year older than Kanon (2024). Kanon scores higher on Steam reviews (96.6% positive) than LOOPERS (83.8% 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 Kanon
Choose Kanon if it carries the stronger Steam consensus at 96.6% positive across 118 reviews.
Both LOOPERS and Kanon sit in Adventure, Simulation, 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
 LOOPERS |  Kanon | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2023 | 2024 |
| Genres | Adventure, Simulation, Casual | Adventure, Simulation, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Deck Verified |
| Price | 19.99 USD | 29.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 83.8% positive (148 reviews) | 96.6% positive (118 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | VisualArts/Key | VISUAL ARTS/Key |
Side by side
- Both share Adventure, Simulation, Casual on Steam.
- LOOPERS (2023) is 1 year older than Kanon (2024).
- Kanon scores higher on Steam reviews (96.6% positive) than LOOPERS (83.8% positive).
- LOOPERS is currently ~33% cheaper on Steam than Kanon (19.99 USD vs. 29.99 USD).
- Both are Deck Verified.
LOOPERS vs Kanon — FAQ
- Which is better, LOOPERS or Kanon?
- On Steam reviews Kanon scores higher (96.6% positive) than LOOPERS (83.8% positive). Both have enough reviews to trust the signal, so for players using reviews alone, Kanon is the safer pick. Genre fit still matters — check the side-by-side table for the categories each game lands in.
- Should I play LOOPERS or Kanon first?
- If you want chronology, LOOPERS (2023) 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 LOOPERS and Kanon similar?
- They overlap on Adventure, Simulation, 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.
- Do LOOPERS and Kanon 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.