Choose FOUNTAINS
Choose FOUNTAINS if you want an Adventure experience. On Steam, it's currently about 43% cheaper on the Steam Store. FOUNTAINS launched in 2024.
FOUNTAINS vs GRIME II
FOUNTAINS and GRIME II both land in Action, Indie, 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 Action, Indie, RPG on Steam. FOUNTAINS (2024) is 2 years older than GRIME II (2026). GRIME II scores higher on Steam reviews (91.5% 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 GRIME II
Choose GRIME II if you want the Custom Volume Controls, Playable without Timed Input, and Adjustable Difficulty side of the pairing. On Steam, it carries the stronger Steam consensus at 91.5% positive across 550 reviews.
Both FOUNTAINS and GRIME II sit in Action, Indie, 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 |  GRIME II | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2024 | 2026 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Adventure, RPG | Action, Indie, RPG |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Deck Playable |
| Price | 15.99 USD | 27.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 86.9% positive (283 reviews) | 91.5% positive (550 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | John Pywell | Clover Bite |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie, RPG on Steam.
- FOUNTAINS (2024) is 2 years older than GRIME II (2026).
- GRIME II scores higher on Steam reviews (91.5% positive) than FOUNTAINS (86.9% positive).
- FOUNTAINS is currently ~43% cheaper on Steam than GRIME II (15.99 USD vs. 27.99 USD).
- Steam Deck: FOUNTAINS is Deck Verified, GRIME II is Deck Playable.
FOUNTAINS vs GRIME II — FAQ
- Which is better, FOUNTAINS or GRIME II?
- On Steam reviews GRIME II scores higher (91.5% positive) than FOUNTAINS (86.9% positive). Both have enough reviews to trust the signal, so for players using reviews alone, GRIME II is the safer pick. Genre fit still matters — check the side-by-side table for the categories each game lands in.
- Should I play FOUNTAINS or GRIME II first?
- If you want chronology, FOUNTAINS (2024) came out before GRIME II (2026). 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 GRIME II similar?
- They overlap on Action, Indie, 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.