Choose CLeM
Choose CLeM if it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. CLeM launched in 2024.
CLeM vs Lost in the Roots
CLeM and Lost in the Roots both land in 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 Indie, Adventure on Steam. CLeM (2024) is 2 years older than Lost in the Roots (2026). CLeM is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Lost in the Roots has no Deck rating yet. 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 Lost in the Roots
Choose Lost in the Roots if it matches what drew you to this matchup. Lost in the Roots launched in 2026.
Both CLeM and Lost in the Roots sit in 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
 CLeM |  Lost in the Roots | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2024 | 2026 |
| Genres | Indie, Adventure | Indie, Adventure |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Unrated |
| Price | 15.99 USD | Price unknown |
| Steam reviews | 90.9% positive (110 reviews) | — |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Mango Protocol | Trioskaz |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Adventure on Steam.
- CLeM (2024) is 2 years older than Lost in the Roots (2026).
- CLeM is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Lost in the Roots has no Deck rating yet.
CLeM vs Lost in the Roots — FAQ
- Should I play CLeM or Lost in the Roots first?
- If you want chronology, CLeM (2024) came out before Lost in the Roots (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 CLeM and Lost in the Roots similar?
- They overlap on 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.
- Does CLeM run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — CLeM is rated Deck Verified by Valve. Lost in the Roots doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.