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Sky in your eyes vs 1997

Sky in your eyes and 1997 both land in Indie 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 are Indie games on Steam. Sky in your eyes (2022) is 1 year older than 1997 (2023). 1997 scores higher on Steam reviews (100% positive) than Sky in your eyes (69.2% 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 Sky in your eyes

Choose Sky in your eyes if you want a Simulation experience. On Steam, it's currently about 40% cheaper on the Steam Store. Sky in your eyes launched in 2022.

Choose 1997

Choose 1997 if you want an Adventure experience. 1997 launched in 2023.

Both Sky in your eyes and 1997 sit in Indie 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

Sky in your eyes vs 1997 — Steam metadata comparison
Sky in your eyes — Steam game coverSky in your eyes1997 — Steam game cover1997
Released20222023
GenresIndie, SimulationIndie, Adventure
PlatformsWindows, macOS, LinuxWindows, macOS
Steam DeckUnratedUnrated
Price5.99 USD9.99 USD
Steam reviews69.2% positive (13 reviews)100% positive (10 reviews)
MultiplayerSingle-player onlySingle-player only
DevelopersAleksey IzimovHit'n'Run Digital Studio, RUZURA Interactive

Side by side

Sky in your eyes vs 1997 — FAQ

Should I play Sky in your eyes or 1997 first?
If you want chronology, Sky in your eyes (2022) came out before 1997 (2023). 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 Sky in your eyes and 1997 similar?
They overlap on Indie 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.
Sky in your eyes vs 1997 — Verdict (2026) · imho.run