Choose First Snow
Choose First Snow if you want an Indie experience. On Steam, it's currently about 93% cheaper on the Steam Store. First Snow launched in 2022.
First Snow vs Kanon
First Snow and Kanon 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. First Snow (2022) is 2 years older than Kanon (2024). First Snow is currently ~93% cheaper on Steam than Kanon (1.99 USD vs. 29.99 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 Kanon
Choose Kanon if you want an Adventure and Simulation experience. Kanon launched in 2024.
Both First Snow and Kanon 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
 First Snow |  Kanon | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2022 | 2024 |
| Genres | Indie, Casual | Adventure, Simulation, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Deck Verified |
| Price | 1.99 USD | 29.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 3 reviews | 96.6% positive (118 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Studio Ly | VISUAL ARTS/Key |
Side by side
- Both are Casual games on Steam.
- First Snow (2022) is 2 years older than Kanon (2024).
- First Snow is currently ~93% cheaper on Steam than Kanon (1.99 USD vs. 29.99 USD).
- Both are Deck Verified.
First Snow vs Kanon — FAQ
- Should I play First Snow or Kanon first?
- If you want chronology, First Snow (2022) came out before Kanon (2024). 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 First Snow and Kanon 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.
- Do First Snow and Kanon both run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — both are Steam Deck Verified, meaning Valve confirms they run with full controller support, legible text, and default settings out of the box.