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Thirty Flights of Loving vs The Mind of Marlo

Thirty Flights of Loving and The Mind of Marlo 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. Thirty Flights of Loving (2012) is 5 years older than The Mind of Marlo (2017). The Mind of Marlo scores higher on Steam reviews (92.1% positive) than Thirty Flights of Loving (68.6% 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 Thirty Flights of Loving

Choose Thirty Flights of Loving if you want a Casual experience. 1,061 Steam reviews back the pick.

Choose The Mind of Marlo

Choose The Mind of Marlo if it carries the stronger Steam consensus at 92.1% positive across 178 reviews.

Both Thirty Flights of Loving and The Mind of Marlo sit in Indie and Adventure 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

Thirty Flights of Loving vs The Mind of Marlo — Steam metadata comparison
Thirty Flights of Loving — Steam game coverThirty Flights of LovingThe Mind of Marlo — Steam game coverThe Mind of Marlo
Released20122017
GenresIndie, Adventure, CasualIndie, Adventure
PlatformsWindows, macOS, LinuxWindows, Linux
Steam DeckDeck PlayableDeck Playable
Price4.99 USDFree to play
Steam reviews68.6% positive (1,061 reviews)92.1% positive (178 reviews)
MultiplayerSingle-player onlySingle-player only
DevelopersBlendo GamesPoint Bleep Studios

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Thirty Flights of Loving vs The Mind of Marlo — FAQ

Which is better, Thirty Flights of Loving or The Mind of Marlo?
On Steam reviews The Mind of Marlo scores higher (92.1% positive) than Thirty Flights of Loving (68.6% positive). Both have enough reviews to trust the signal, so for players using reviews alone, The Mind of Marlo is the safer pick. Genre fit still matters — check the side-by-side table for the categories each game lands in.
Should I play Thirty Flights of Loving or The Mind of Marlo first?
If you want chronology, Thirty Flights of Loving (2012) came out before The Mind of Marlo (2017). 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 Thirty Flights of Loving and The Mind of Marlo 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.
Is The Mind of Marlo free?
Yes — The Mind of Marlo is a free-to-play Steam title. Thirty Flights of Loving is paid (4.99 USD).
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