Choose FEZ
Choose FEZ if you want the Steam Leaderboards side of the pairing. On Steam, it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. 6,224 Steam reviews back the pick.
FEZ vs Isoland
FEZ and Isoland both land in Indie 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 Indie games on Steam. FEZ (2013) is 5 years older than Isoland (2018). FEZ scores higher on Steam reviews (91.3% positive) than Isoland (90% 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 Isoland
Choose Isoland if you want an Adventure experience. On Steam, it's currently about 90% cheaper on the Steam Store. Isoland launched in 2018.
Both FEZ and Isoland sit in Indie on Steam, so either pick lands in the same broad neighborhood. Steam reviews are nearly tied (91.3% vs 90% positive), so genre fit is the cleanest tiebreaker — scroll the table for the feature-by-feature view.
Side-by-side comparison
 FEZ |  Isoland | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2013 | 2018 |
| Genres | Indie | Indie, Adventure |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows, macOS |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Unrated |
| Price | 9.99 USD | 0.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 91.3% positive (6,224 reviews) | 90% positive (50 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Polytron Corporation | Cotton Game |
Side by side
- Both are Indie games on Steam.
- FEZ (2013) is 5 years older than Isoland (2018).
- FEZ scores higher on Steam reviews (91.3% positive) than Isoland (90% positive).
- Isoland is currently ~90% cheaper on Steam than FEZ (0.99 USD vs. 9.99 USD).
- FEZ is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Isoland has no Deck rating yet.
FEZ vs Isoland — FAQ
- Should I play FEZ or Isoland first?
- If you want chronology, FEZ (2013) came out before Isoland (2018). 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 FEZ and Isoland similar?
- They overlap on Indie 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 FEZ run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — FEZ is rated Deck Verified by Valve. Isoland doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.