Choose Roots in the Sky - The Hand of Glory 2
Choose Roots in the Sky - The Hand of Glory 2 if you want the Adjustable Difficulty side of the pairing. Roots in the Sky - The Hand of Glory 2 launched in 2026.
Roots in the Sky - The Hand of Glory 2 vs Strange Antiquities
Roots in the Sky - The Hand of Glory 2 and Strange Antiquities both land in Indie, 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 share Indie, Adventure on Steam. Strange Antiquities (2025) is 1 year older than Roots in the Sky - The Hand of Glory 2 (2026). Roots in the Sky - The Hand of Glory 2 scores higher on Steam reviews (98.6% positive) than Strange Antiquities (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 Strange Antiquities
Choose Strange Antiquities if you want a Simulation 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. 1,956 Steam reviews back the pick.
Both Roots in the Sky - The Hand of Glory 2 and Strange Antiquities sit in Indie and Adventure on Steam and both list Custom Volume Controls, Mouse Only Option, and Touch 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
 Roots in the Sky - The Hand of Glory 2 |  Strange Antiquities | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2026 | 2025 |
| Genres | Indie, Adventure | Indie, Adventure, Simulation, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows, macOS |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Deck Verified |
| Price | 19.99 USD | 17.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 98.6% positive (73 reviews) | 96.1% positive (1,956 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Madit Entertainment, Daring Touch | Bad Viking |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Adventure on Steam.
- Strange Antiquities (2025) is 1 year older than Roots in the Sky - The Hand of Glory 2 (2026).
- Roots in the Sky - The Hand of Glory 2 scores higher on Steam reviews (98.6% positive) than Strange Antiquities (96.1% positive).
- Strange Antiquities is currently ~10% cheaper on Steam than Roots in the Sky - The Hand of Glory 2 (17.99 USD vs. 19.99 USD).
- Steam Deck: Roots in the Sky - The Hand of Glory 2 is Deck Playable, Strange Antiquities is Deck Verified.
Roots in the Sky - The Hand of Glory 2 vs Strange Antiquities — FAQ
- Should I play Roots in the Sky - The Hand of Glory 2 or Strange Antiquities first?
- If you want chronology, Strange Antiquities (2025) came out before Roots in the Sky - The Hand of Glory 2 (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 Roots in the Sky - The Hand of Glory 2 and Strange Antiquities similar?
- They overlap on Indie, 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.