Choose Ogu and the Secret Forest
Choose Ogu and the Secret Forest if you want the Surround Sound side of the pairing. On Steam, it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. Ogu and the Secret Forest launched in 2024.
Ogu and the Secret Forest vs We Are Gum
Ogu and the Secret Forest and We Are Gum both land in 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 are Adventure games on Steam. Ogu and the Secret Forest (2024) is 2 years older than We Are Gum (2026). We Are Gum scores higher on Steam reviews (100% positive) than Ogu and the Secret Forest (96.1% 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 We Are Gum
Choose We Are Gum if you want a Strategy, Indie, and Casual game with #category_playable_at_your_own_pace. On Steam, it's currently about 64% cheaper on the Steam Store. We Are Gum launched in 2026.
Both Ogu and the Secret Forest and We Are Gum sit in Adventure on Steam and both list Custom Volume Controls, Stereo Sound, and Keyboard Only Option, 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
 Ogu and the Secret Forest |  We Are Gum | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2024 | 2026 |
| Genres | Adventure | Strategy, Indie, Adventure, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Unrated |
| Price | 24.99 USD | 8.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 96.1% positive (281 reviews) | 100% positive (20 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Moonlab Studio, Sinkhole Studio | Curious Nessie Club |
Side by side
- Both are Adventure games on Steam.
- Ogu and the Secret Forest (2024) is 2 years older than We Are Gum (2026).
- We Are Gum scores higher on Steam reviews (100% positive) than Ogu and the Secret Forest (96.1% positive).
- We Are Gum is currently ~64% cheaper on Steam than Ogu and the Secret Forest (8.99 USD vs. 24.99 USD).
- Ogu and the Secret Forest is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; We Are Gum has no Deck rating yet.
Ogu and the Secret Forest vs We Are Gum — FAQ
- Should I play Ogu and the Secret Forest or We Are Gum first?
- If you want chronology, Ogu and the Secret Forest (2024) came out before We Are Gum (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 Ogu and the Secret Forest and We Are Gum similar?
- They overlap on 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 Ogu and the Secret Forest run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Ogu and the Secret Forest is rated Deck Verified by Valve. We Are Gum doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.