Choose Cabernet
Choose Cabernet if you want a Simulation and RPG game with Custom Volume Controls and Playable without Timed Input. On Steam, it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. 1,198 Steam reviews back the pick.
Cabernet vs I thought I knew you
Cabernet and I thought I knew you both land in Indie, 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 share Indie, Adventure on Steam. Cabernet (2025) is 1 year older than I thought I knew you (2026). Cabernet scores higher on Steam reviews (95.2% positive) than I thought I knew you (71.4% 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 I thought I knew you
Choose I thought I knew you if it's currently about 80% cheaper on the Steam Store. I thought I knew you launched in 2026.
Both Cabernet and I thought I knew you sit in Indie and Adventure 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
 Cabernet |  I thought I knew you | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2025 | 2026 |
| Genres | Indie, Adventure, Simulation, RPG | Indie, Adventure |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Unrated |
| Price | 19.99 USD | 3.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 95.2% positive (1,198 reviews) | 71.4% positive (21 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Party for Introverts | ばあむりん |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Adventure on Steam.
- Cabernet (2025) is 1 year older than I thought I knew you (2026).
- Cabernet scores higher on Steam reviews (95.2% positive) than I thought I knew you (71.4% positive).
- I thought I knew you is currently ~80% cheaper on Steam than Cabernet (3.99 USD vs. 19.99 USD).
- Cabernet is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; I thought I knew you has no Deck rating yet.
Cabernet vs I thought I knew you — FAQ
- Should I play Cabernet or I thought I knew you first?
- If you want chronology, Cabernet (2025) came out before I thought I knew you (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 Cabernet and I thought I knew you similar?
- They overlap on Indie, 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 Cabernet run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Cabernet is rated Deck Verified by Valve. I thought I knew you doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.