IMHO.

Forklore vs My Mates

Forklore and My Mates both land in Indie, Simulation, 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, Simulation, RPG on Steam. My Mates is free; Forklore is paid (Price unknown). 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 Forklore

Choose Forklore if you want an Adventure experience.

Choose My Mates

Choose My Mates if you want a Free To Play game with Steam Input API Support. On Steam, it's free to play, so the barrier to trying it is zero.

Both Forklore and My Mates sit in Indie, Simulation, 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

Forklore vs My Mates — Steam metadata comparison
Forklore — Steam game coverForkloreMy Mates — Steam game coverMy Mates
Released
GenresIndie, Adventure, Simulation, RPG, CasualIndie, Simulation, RPG, Free To Play, Casual
PlatformsWindows, macOS, LinuxWindows, Linux
Steam DeckUnratedUnrated
PricePrice unknownFree to play
Steam reviews
MultiplayerSingle-player onlySingle-player only
DevelopersGere SoftworksAlmost Kind Games

Side by side

Forklore vs My Mates — FAQ

Are Forklore and My Mates similar?
They overlap on Indie, Simulation, 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.
Is My Mates free?
Yes — My Mates is a free-to-play Steam title. Forklore is paid (Price unknown).
Forklore vs My Mates — Verdict (2026) · imho.run