Choose A HERO AND A GARDEN
Choose A HERO AND A GARDEN if you want a Casual game with Custom Volume Controls and Save Anytime. A HERO AND A GARDEN launched in 2022.
A HERO AND A GARDEN vs you're just imagining it
A HERO AND A GARDEN and you're just imagining it both land in Indie, Simulation 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, Simulation on Steam. A HERO AND A GARDEN (2022) is 2 years older than you're just imagining it (2024). you're just imagining it scores higher on Steam reviews (97.2% positive) than A HERO AND A GARDEN (95.1% 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 you're just imagining it
Choose you're just imagining it if you want an Adventure and Free To Play game with DualShock Controller Support. On Steam, it's free to play, so the barrier to trying it is zero. you're just imagining it launched in 2024.
Both A HERO AND A GARDEN and you're just imagining it sit in Indie and Simulation on Steam and both list Color Alternatives, Camera Comfort, and Playable without Timed Input, 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
 A HERO AND A GARDEN |  you're just imagining it | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2022 | 2024 |
| Genres | Indie, Simulation, Casual | Indie, Adventure, Simulation, Free To Play |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Deck Verified |
| Price | 3.49 USD | Free to play |
| Steam reviews | 95.1% positive (41 reviews) | 97.2% positive (322 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | npckc | npckc |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Simulation on Steam.
- A HERO AND A GARDEN (2022) is 2 years older than you're just imagining it (2024).
- you're just imagining it scores higher on Steam reviews (97.2% positive) than A HERO AND A GARDEN (95.1% positive).
- you're just imagining it is free; A HERO AND A GARDEN is paid (3.49 USD).
- you're just imagining it is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; A HERO AND A GARDEN has no Deck rating yet.
A HERO AND A GARDEN vs you're just imagining it — FAQ
- Should I play A HERO AND A GARDEN or you're just imagining it first?
- If you want chronology, A HERO AND A GARDEN (2022) came out before you're just imagining it (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 A HERO AND A GARDEN and you're just imagining it similar?
- They overlap on Indie, Simulation 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.
- Is you're just imagining it free?
- Yes — you're just imagining it is a free-to-play Steam title. A HERO AND A GARDEN is paid (3.49 USD).