Mirthwood vs Luma Island
Mirthwood and Luma Island both land in Simulation, RPG 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 Simulation, RPG on Steam. Both released in 2024. Luma Island scores higher on Steam reviews (90.3% positive) than Mirthwood (73.1% positive). No login or purchase needed — scroll for the full table, the verdict FAQ, and links to ranked similar games for both titles.
Side-by-side comparison
 Mirthwood |  Luma Island | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2024 | 2024 |
| Genres | Simulation, RPG | Indie, Adventure, Simulation, RPG, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Deck Verified |
| Price | 24.99 USD | 19.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 73.1% positive (1,285 reviews) | 90.3% positive (3,582 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op |
| Developers | Bad Ridge Games | Feel Free Games |
Side by side
- Both share Simulation, RPG on Steam.
- Both released in 2024.
- Luma Island scores higher on Steam reviews (90.3% positive) than Mirthwood (73.1% positive).
- Luma Island is currently ~20% cheaper on Steam than Mirthwood (19.99 USD vs. 24.99 USD).
- Luma Island has co-op; Mirthwood does not.
- Both are Deck Verified.
Mirthwood vs Luma Island — FAQ
- Which is better, Mirthwood or Luma Island?
- On Steam reviews Luma Island scores higher (90.3% positive) than Mirthwood (73.1% positive). Both have enough reviews to trust the signal, so for players using reviews alone, Luma Island is the safer pick. Genre fit still matters — check the side-by-side table for the categories each game lands in.
- Are Mirthwood and Luma Island similar?
- They overlap on Simulation, RPG 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 Mirthwood have multiplayer like Luma Island?
- No. Luma Island supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op), while Mirthwood is listed as single-player only.
- Do Mirthwood and Luma Island 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.