Choose FOUNTAINS
Choose FOUNTAINS if you want an Action and Indie experience. On Steam, it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. FOUNTAINS launched in 2024.
FOUNTAINS vs Legend of Radiance
FOUNTAINS and Legend of Radiance both land in Adventure, RPG 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, RPG on Steam. Legend of Radiance (2023) is 1 year older than FOUNTAINS (2024). Legend of Radiance is currently ~69% cheaper on Steam than FOUNTAINS (4.99 USD vs. 15.99 USD). 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 Legend of Radiance
Choose Legend of Radiance if it's currently about 69% cheaper on the Steam Store. Legend of Radiance launched in 2023.
Both FOUNTAINS and Legend of Radiance sit in Adventure and RPG 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
 FOUNTAINS |  Legend of Radiance | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2024 | 2023 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Adventure, RPG | Adventure, RPG |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Unrated |
| Price | 15.99 USD | 4.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 86.9% positive (283 reviews) | 4 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | John Pywell | Dark Swamp Studios |
Side by side
- Both share Adventure, RPG on Steam.
- Legend of Radiance (2023) is 1 year older than FOUNTAINS (2024).
- Legend of Radiance is currently ~69% cheaper on Steam than FOUNTAINS (4.99 USD vs. 15.99 USD).
- FOUNTAINS is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Legend of Radiance has no Deck rating yet.
FOUNTAINS vs Legend of Radiance — FAQ
- Should I play FOUNTAINS or Legend of Radiance first?
- If you want chronology, Legend of Radiance (2023) 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 FOUNTAINS and Legend of Radiance similar?
- They overlap on Adventure, RPG 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.
- Does FOUNTAINS run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — FOUNTAINS is rated Deck Verified by Valve. Legend of Radiance doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.