Choose Once Again
Choose Once Again if it's currently about 20% cheaper on the Steam Store. Once Again launched in 2022.
Once Again vs Carry Onward
Once Again and Carry Onward both land in Indie, Adventure, Casual 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, Casual on Steam. Once Again (2022) is 1 year older than Carry Onward (2023). Once Again scores higher on Steam reviews (95.1% positive) than Carry Onward (78.3% 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 Carry Onward
Choose Carry Onward if you want a Simulation experience. Carry Onward launched in 2023.
Both Once Again and Carry Onward sit in Indie, Adventure, and Casual 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
 Once Again |  Carry Onward | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2022 | 2023 |
| Genres | Indie, Adventure, Casual | Indie, Adventure, Simulation, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Unrated |
| Price | 3.99 USD | 4.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 95.1% positive (204 reviews) | 78.3% positive (23 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | RB Wolf Design | Andrey Chudaev |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Adventure, Casual on Steam.
- Once Again (2022) is 1 year older than Carry Onward (2023).
- Once Again scores higher on Steam reviews (95.1% positive) than Carry Onward (78.3% positive).
- Once Again is currently ~20% cheaper on Steam than Carry Onward (3.99 USD vs. 4.99 USD).
- Once Again is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Carry Onward has no Deck rating yet.
Once Again vs Carry Onward — FAQ
- Should I play Once Again or Carry Onward first?
- If you want chronology, Once Again (2022) came out before Carry Onward (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 Once Again and Carry Onward similar?
- They overlap on Indie, Adventure, Casual 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 Once Again run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Once Again is rated Deck Verified by Valve. Carry Onward doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.