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The Passenger vs Kitsune

The Passenger and Kitsune both land in Indie, RPG 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, RPG on Steam. The Passenger (2022) is 3 years older than Kitsune (2025). The Passenger scores higher on Steam reviews (91.6% positive) than Kitsune (71.4% 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 The Passenger

Choose The Passenger if you want a Casual experience. The Passenger launched in 2022.

Choose Kitsune

Choose Kitsune if you want an Adventure experience. On Steam, it's the newer release (2025) and ships with the modern feature baseline. Kitsune launched in 2025.

Both The Passenger and Kitsune sit in Indie and RPG 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

The Passenger vs Kitsune — Steam metadata comparison
The Passenger — Steam game coverThe PassengerKitsune — Steam game coverKitsune
Released20222025
GenresIndie, RPG, CasualIndie, Adventure, RPG
PlatformsWindows, macOS, LinuxWindows, macOS, Linux
Steam DeckDeck PlayableUnrated
Price6.99 USD6.99 USD
Steam reviews91.6% positive (107 reviews)71.4% positive (21 reviews)
MultiplayerSingle-player onlySingle-player only
DevelopersHosted GamesHosted Games

Side by side

The Passenger vs Kitsune — FAQ

Should I play The Passenger or Kitsune first?
If you want chronology, The Passenger (2022) came out before Kitsune (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 The Passenger and Kitsune similar?
They overlap on Indie, RPG 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 The Passenger run on Steam Deck?
Yes — The Passenger is rated Deck Playable by Valve. Kitsune doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.
The Passenger vs Kitsune — Verdict (2026) · imho.run