Choose VIVIDLOPE
Choose VIVIDLOPE if you want an Indie game with Adjustable Difficulty. VIVIDLOPE launched in 2023.
VIVIDLOPE vs Ancient Mind
VIVIDLOPE and Ancient Mind both land in Action 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 Action games on Steam. VIVIDLOPE (2023) is 1 year older than Ancient Mind (2024). VIVIDLOPE scores higher on Steam reviews (97.7% positive) than Ancient Mind (64.7% 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 Ancient Mind
Choose Ancient Mind if you want an Adventure game with Camera Comfort, Surround Sound, and Playable without Timed Input. Ancient Mind launched in 2024.
Both VIVIDLOPE and Ancient Mind sit in Action on Steam and both list Color Alternatives, Custom Volume Controls, and Stereo Sound, 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
 VIVIDLOPE |  Ancient Mind | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2023 | 2024 |
| Genres | Action, Indie | Action, Adventure |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Deck Verified |
| Price | 9.99 USD | 11.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 97.7% positive (387 reviews) | 64.7% positive (17 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Jaklub | HexagonNico |
Side by side
- Both are Action games on Steam.
- VIVIDLOPE (2023) is 1 year older than Ancient Mind (2024).
- VIVIDLOPE scores higher on Steam reviews (97.7% positive) than Ancient Mind (64.7% positive).
- VIVIDLOPE is currently ~17% cheaper on Steam than Ancient Mind (9.99 USD vs. 11.99 USD).
- Both are Deck Verified.
VIVIDLOPE vs Ancient Mind — FAQ
- Should I play VIVIDLOPE or Ancient Mind first?
- If you want chronology, VIVIDLOPE (2023) came out before Ancient Mind (2024). 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 VIVIDLOPE and Ancient Mind similar?
- They overlap on Action 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.
- Do VIVIDLOPE and Ancient Mind both run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — both are Steam Deck Verified, meaning Valve confirms they run with full controller support, legible text, and default settings out of the box.