Choose FOUNTAINS
Choose FOUNTAINS if you want a RPG experience. On Steam, it's currently about 20% cheaper on the Steam Store. FOUNTAINS launched in 2024.
FOUNTAINS vs The Golden Eyed Ghosts
FOUNTAINS and The Golden Eyed Ghosts 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. The Golden Eyed Ghosts (2023) is 1 year older than FOUNTAINS (2024). FOUNTAINS scores higher on Steam reviews (86.9% positive) than The Golden Eyed Ghosts (64.5% 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 The Golden Eyed Ghosts
Choose The Golden Eyed Ghosts if it matches what drew you to this matchup. The Golden Eyed Ghosts launched in 2023.
Both FOUNTAINS and The Golden Eyed Ghosts 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
 FOUNTAINS |  The Golden Eyed Ghosts | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2024 | 2023 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Adventure, RPG | Action, Indie, Adventure |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Deck Playable |
| Price | 15.99 USD | 19.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 86.9% positive (283 reviews) | 64.5% positive (31 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | John Pywell | Syphono4 |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie, Adventure on Steam.
- The Golden Eyed Ghosts (2023) is 1 year older than FOUNTAINS (2024).
- FOUNTAINS scores higher on Steam reviews (86.9% positive) than The Golden Eyed Ghosts (64.5% positive).
- FOUNTAINS is currently ~20% cheaper on Steam than The Golden Eyed Ghosts (15.99 USD vs. 19.99 USD).
- Steam Deck: FOUNTAINS is Deck Verified, The Golden Eyed Ghosts is Deck Playable.
FOUNTAINS vs The Golden Eyed Ghosts — FAQ
- Should I play FOUNTAINS or The Golden Eyed Ghosts first?
- If you want chronology, The Golden Eyed Ghosts (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 The Golden Eyed Ghosts 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.