Desta: The Memories Between and Forgotten Mines both land in Strategy 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 Strategy games on Steam. Desta: The Memories Between (2023) is 1 year older than Forgotten Mines (2024). Desta: The Memories Between scores higher on Steam reviews (83.1% positive) than Forgotten Mines (79.6% positive). No login or purchase needed — scroll for the full table, the verdict FAQ, and links to ranked similar games for both titles.
Choose Desta: The Memories Between if you want an Action, Sports, and Casual game with Adjustable Text Size, Color Alternatives, and Camera Comfort. On Steam, it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. Desta: The Memories Between launched in 2023.
Choose Forgotten Mines if you want a RPG experience. On Steam, it's currently about 53% cheaper on the Steam Store. Forgotten Mines launched in 2024.
Both Desta: The Memories Between and Forgotten Mines sit in Strategy 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.
 Desta: The Memories Between |  Forgotten Mines | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2023 | 2024 |
| Genres | Action, Sports, Strategy, Casual | Strategy, RPG |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Deck Unsupported |
| Price | 16.99 USD | 7.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 83.1% positive (71 reviews) | 79.6% positive (157 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | ustwo games | Cannibal Goose |
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