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While We Wait Here vs Project Looking Glass

While We Wait Here and Project Looking Glass 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. While We Wait Here (2024) is 2 years older than Project Looking Glass (2026). While We Wait Here is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Project Looking Glass 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 While We Wait Here

Choose While We Wait Here if you want a Simulation and Casual game with Adjustable Text Size and Custom Volume Controls. On Steam, it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. While We Wait Here launched in 2024.

Choose Project Looking Glass

Choose Project Looking Glass if you want an Indie game with DualShock Controller Support, Gamepad Recommended, and Camera Comfort. Project Looking Glass launched in 2026.

Both While We Wait Here and Project Looking Glass sit in Adventure on Steam and both list Subtitle Options, Color Alternatives, and Stereo Sound, 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

While We Wait Here vs Project Looking Glass — Steam metadata comparison
While We Wait Here — Steam game coverWhile We Wait HereProject Looking Glass — Steam game coverProject Looking Glass
Released20242026
GenresAdventure, Simulation, CasualIndie, Adventure
PlatformsWindows, macOSWindows, macOS
Steam DeckDeck VerifiedUnrated
Price4.99 USDPrice unknown
Steam reviews87.3% positive (826 reviews)—
MultiplayerSingle-player onlySingle-player only
DevelopersBad Vices GamesMORPH

Side by side

While We Wait Here vs Project Looking Glass — FAQ

Should I play While We Wait Here or Project Looking Glass first?
If you want chronology, While We Wait Here (2024) came out before Project Looking Glass (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 While We Wait Here and Project Looking Glass 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.
Does While We Wait Here run on Steam Deck?
Yes — While We Wait Here is rated Deck Verified by Valve. Project Looking Glass doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.
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