Choose Luma Island
Choose Luma Island if you want a Simulation and RPG game with Custom Volume Controls, Stereo Sound, and Surround Sound. On Steam, it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. 3,582 Steam reviews back the pick.
Luma Island vs Cozy Island
Luma Island and Cozy Island 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. Luma Island (2024) is 1 year older than Cozy Island (2025). Cozy Island scores higher on Steam reviews (92.7% positive) than Luma Island (90.3% 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 Cozy Island
Choose Cozy Island if it's currently about 25% cheaper on the Steam Store. Cozy Island launched in 2025.
Both Luma Island and Cozy Island sit in Indie, Adventure, and Casual on Steam and both list Multi-player, Online Co-op, and Co-op, 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
 Luma Island |  Cozy Island | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2024 | 2025 |
| Genres | Indie, Adventure, Simulation, RPG, Casual | Indie, Adventure, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows, macOS |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Deck Playable |
| Price | 11.99 USD | 8.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 90.3% positive (3,582 reviews) | 92.7% positive (82 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op |
| Developers | Feel Free Games | LazyFish Studio |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Adventure, Casual on Steam.
- Luma Island (2024) is 1 year older than Cozy Island (2025).
- Cozy Island scores higher on Steam reviews (92.7% positive) than Luma Island (90.3% positive).
- Cozy Island is currently ~25% cheaper on Steam than Luma Island (8.99 USD vs. 11.99 USD).
- Both support cooperative play.
- Steam Deck: Luma Island is Deck Verified, Cozy Island is Deck Playable.
Luma Island vs Cozy Island — FAQ
- Should I play Luma Island or Cozy Island first?
- If you want chronology, Luma Island (2024) came out before Cozy Island (2025). 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 Luma Island and Cozy Island 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.
- Do both Luma Island and Cozy Island have co-op?
- Yes — both list a co-op category on Steam. Specifics differ: Luma Island ships Online Co-op, Co-op; Cozy Island ships Online Co-op, Co-op.