Choose Locked In Mind
Choose Locked In Mind if it's currently about 77% cheaper on the Steam Store. Locked In Mind launched in 2024.
Locked In Mind vs Escape From Mystwood Mansion
Locked In Mind and Escape From Mystwood Mansion both land in Indie, Adventure, 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 share Indie, Adventure, Casual on Steam. Escape From Mystwood Mansion (2023) is 1 year older than Locked In Mind (2024). Escape From Mystwood Mansion scores higher on Steam reviews (92.2% positive) than Locked In Mind (71.1% 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 Escape From Mystwood Mansion
Choose Escape From Mystwood Mansion if you want an Action game with Color Alternatives, Camera Comfort, and Custom Volume Controls. On Steam, it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. Escape From Mystwood Mansion launched in 2023.
Both Locked In Mind and Escape From Mystwood Mansion sit in Indie, Adventure, and 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
 Locked In Mind |  Escape From Mystwood Mansion | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2024 | 2023 |
| Genres | Indie, Adventure, Casual | Action, Indie, Adventure, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Deck Verified |
| Price | 3.99 USD | 16.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 71.1% positive (38 reviews) | 92.2% positive (637 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Bendegúz Anisics, András Nemes | Lost Sock Studio |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Adventure, Casual on Steam.
- Escape From Mystwood Mansion (2023) is 1 year older than Locked In Mind (2024).
- Escape From Mystwood Mansion scores higher on Steam reviews (92.2% positive) than Locked In Mind (71.1% positive).
- Locked In Mind is currently ~77% cheaper on Steam than Escape From Mystwood Mansion (3.99 USD vs. 16.99 USD).
- Steam Deck: Locked In Mind is Deck Playable, Escape From Mystwood Mansion is Deck Verified.
Locked In Mind vs Escape From Mystwood Mansion — FAQ
- Should I play Locked In Mind or Escape From Mystwood Mansion first?
- If you want chronology, Escape From Mystwood Mansion (2023) came out before Locked In Mind (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 Locked In Mind and Escape From Mystwood Mansion similar?
- They overlap on Indie, Adventure, 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.