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Dreamed Away vs Fate of New Albans

Dreamed Away and Fate of New Albans both land in Indie, 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 Indie, Adventure, RPG on Steam. Fate of New Albans (2023) is 2 years older than Dreamed Away (2025). Fate of New Albans is currently ~74% cheaper on Steam than Dreamed Away (4.99 USD vs. 18.99 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 Dreamed Away

Choose Dreamed Away if you want an Action game with Custom Volume Controls, Stereo Sound, and Keyboard Only Option. On Steam, it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. Dreamed Away launched in 2025.

Choose Fate of New Albans

Choose Fate of New Albans if you want a Casual experience. On Steam, it's currently about 74% cheaper on the Steam Store. Fate of New Albans launched in 2023.

Both Dreamed Away and Fate of New Albans sit in Indie, 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

Dreamed Away vs Fate of New Albans — Steam metadata comparison
Dreamed Away — Steam game coverDreamed AwayFate of New Albans — Steam game coverFate of New Albans
Released20252023
GenresAction, Indie, Adventure, RPGIndie, Adventure, RPG, Casual
PlatformsWindows, macOS, LinuxWindows
Steam DeckDeck VerifiedUnrated
Price18.99 USD4.99 USD
Steam reviews90.9% positive (33 reviews)1 reviews
MultiplayerSingle-player onlySingle-player only
DevelopersWAKE UP GAMESOTB Games

Side by side

Dreamed Away vs Fate of New Albans — FAQ

Should I play Dreamed Away or Fate of New Albans first?
If you want chronology, Fate of New Albans (2023) came out before Dreamed Away (2025). 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 Dreamed Away and Fate of New Albans similar?
They overlap on Indie, 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 Dreamed Away run on Steam Deck?
Yes — Dreamed Away is rated Deck Verified by Valve. Fate of New Albans doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.
Dreamed Away vs Fate of New Albans — Verdict (2026) · imho.run