Choose Once in a Blue Moon
Choose Once in a Blue Moon if it matches what drew you to this matchup. Once in a Blue Moon launched in 2022.
Once in a Blue Moon vs This Game is Simple
Once in a Blue Moon and This Game is Simple both land in Casual 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 Casual games on Steam. Once in a Blue Moon (2022) is 4 years older than This Game is Simple (2026). This Game is Simple is free; Once in a Blue Moon is paid (0.99 USD). 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 This Game is Simple
Choose This Game is Simple if you want an Indie, Adventure, and Free To Play experience. On Steam, it's free to play, so the barrier to trying it is zero. This Game is Simple launched in 2026.
Both Once in a Blue Moon and This Game is Simple sit in Casual 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
 Once in a Blue Moon |  This Game is Simple | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2022 | 2026 |
| Genres | Casual | Indie, Adventure, Free To Play, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 0.99 USD | Free to play |
| Steam reviews | 3 reviews | 100% positive (31 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | NYX VX Ltd. | TalkingMicrowaveGames |
Side by side
- Both are Casual games on Steam.
- Once in a Blue Moon (2022) is 4 years older than This Game is Simple (2026).
- This Game is Simple is free; Once in a Blue Moon is paid (0.99 USD).
Once in a Blue Moon vs This Game is Simple — FAQ
- Should I play Once in a Blue Moon or This Game is Simple first?
- If you want chronology, Once in a Blue Moon (2022) came out before This Game is Simple (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 Once in a Blue Moon and This Game is Simple similar?
- They overlap on Casual 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 This Game is Simple free?
- Yes — This Game is Simple is a free-to-play Steam title. Once in a Blue Moon is paid (0.99 USD).