Choose Chronicles of Forgotten Tears
Choose Chronicles of Forgotten Tears if you want an Action and Early Access experience. Chronicles of Forgotten Tears launched in 2023.
Chronicles of Forgotten Tears vs Knockout Master
Chronicles of Forgotten Tears and Knockout Master both land in 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 are Adventure games on Steam. Chronicles of Forgotten Tears (2023) is 2 years older than Knockout Master (2025). Knockout Master scores higher on Steam reviews (72.5% positive) than Chronicles of Forgotten Tears (53.3% 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 Knockout Master
Choose Knockout Master if you want an Indie and Simulation game with Subtitle Options, Custom Volume Controls, and Narrated Game Menus. Knockout Master launched in 2025.
Both Chronicles of Forgotten Tears and Knockout Master sit in 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
 Chronicles of Forgotten Tears |  Knockout Master | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2023 | 2025 |
| Genres | Action, Adventure, Early Access | Indie, Adventure, Simulation |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Deck Unsupported | Deck Playable |
| Price | 9.99 USD | 11.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 53.3% positive (60 reviews) | 72.5% positive (80 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Old Owl Game | MooN |
Side by side
- Both are Adventure games on Steam.
- Chronicles of Forgotten Tears (2023) is 2 years older than Knockout Master (2025).
- Knockout Master scores higher on Steam reviews (72.5% positive) than Chronicles of Forgotten Tears (53.3% positive).
- Chronicles of Forgotten Tears is currently ~17% cheaper on Steam than Knockout Master (9.99 USD vs. 11.99 USD).
- Steam Deck: Chronicles of Forgotten Tears is Deck Unsupported, Knockout Master is Deck Playable.
Chronicles of Forgotten Tears vs Knockout Master — FAQ
- Should I play Chronicles of Forgotten Tears or Knockout Master first?
- If you want chronology, Chronicles of Forgotten Tears (2023) came out before Knockout Master (2025). 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 Chronicles of Forgotten Tears and Knockout Master similar?
- They overlap on 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.