Choose LIFTED
Choose LIFTED if you want an Action experience. On Steam, it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. LIFTED launched in 2026.
LIFTED vs The Journey Home
LIFTED and The Journey Home 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. Both released in 2026. LIFTED is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; The Journey Home has no Deck rating yet. 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 Journey Home
Choose The Journey Home if you want the DualSense Controller Support and Gamepad Recommended side of the pairing. The Journey Home launched in 2026.
Both LIFTED and The Journey Home sit in Indie and Adventure on Steam and both list DualShock Controller Support, 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
 LIFTED |  The Journey Home | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2026 | 2026 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Adventure | Indie, Adventure |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Unrated |
| Price | 17.99 USD | Price unknown |
| Steam reviews | 95.7% positive (46 reviews) | — |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Adventure Works L.L.C. | Joey's Entertainment |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Adventure on Steam.
- Both released in 2026.
- LIFTED is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; The Journey Home has no Deck rating yet.
LIFTED vs The Journey Home — FAQ
- Are LIFTED and The Journey Home 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.
- Does LIFTED run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — LIFTED is rated Deck Verified by Valve. The Journey Home doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.