Choose Fire in the Beastlands
Choose Fire in the Beastlands if it matches what drew you to this matchup. Fire in the Beastlands launched in 2021.
Fire in the Beastlands vs FOUNTAINS
Fire in the Beastlands and FOUNTAINS both land in Action, Indie, 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 share Action, Indie, Adventure on Steam. Fire in the Beastlands (2021) is 3 years older than FOUNTAINS (2024). Fire in the Beastlands scores higher on Steam reviews (94.7% positive) than FOUNTAINS (86.9% 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 FOUNTAINS
Choose FOUNTAINS if it's currently about 20% cheaper on the Steam Store. FOUNTAINS launched in 2024.
Both Fire in the Beastlands and FOUNTAINS sit in Action, Indie, and 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
 Fire in the Beastlands |  FOUNTAINS | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2021 | 2024 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Adventure, RPG | Action, Indie, Adventure, RPG |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Deck Verified |
| Price | 19.99 USD | 15.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 94.7% positive (19 reviews) | 86.9% positive (283 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Chimney Castle | John Pywell |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie, Adventure on Steam.
- Fire in the Beastlands (2021) is 3 years older than FOUNTAINS (2024).
- Fire in the Beastlands scores higher on Steam reviews (94.7% positive) than FOUNTAINS (86.9% positive).
- FOUNTAINS is currently ~20% cheaper on Steam than Fire in the Beastlands (15.99 USD vs. 19.99 USD).
- Steam Deck: Fire in the Beastlands is Deck Playable, FOUNTAINS is Deck Verified.
Fire in the Beastlands vs FOUNTAINS — FAQ
- Should I play Fire in the Beastlands or FOUNTAINS first?
- If you want chronology, Fire in the Beastlands (2021) came out before FOUNTAINS (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 Fire in the Beastlands and FOUNTAINS similar?
- They overlap on Action, Indie, 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.