Choose Reconnecting
Choose Reconnecting if it's currently about 67% cheaper on the Steam Store. Reconnecting launched in 2023.
Reconnecting vs LongStory 2
Reconnecting and LongStory 2 both land in Simulation, 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 Simulation, Casual on Steam. Reconnecting (2023) is 2 years older than LongStory 2 (2025). Reconnecting is currently ~67% cheaper on Steam than LongStory 2 (4.99 USD vs. 14.99 USD). 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 LongStory 2
Choose LongStory 2 if you want an Indie and RPG experience. LongStory 2 launched in 2025.
Both Reconnecting and LongStory 2 sit in Simulation 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
 Reconnecting |  LongStory 2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2023 | 2025 |
| Genres | Simulation, Casual | Indie, Simulation, RPG, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows, macOS |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Unrated |
| Price | 4.99 USD | 14.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 87.3% positive (55 reviews) | 8 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | SuperWriter | Bloom Digital Media |
Side by side
- Both share Simulation, Casual on Steam.
- Reconnecting (2023) is 2 years older than LongStory 2 (2025).
- Reconnecting is currently ~67% cheaper on Steam than LongStory 2 (4.99 USD vs. 14.99 USD).
- Reconnecting is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; LongStory 2 has no Deck rating yet.
Reconnecting vs LongStory 2 — FAQ
- Should I play Reconnecting or LongStory 2 first?
- If you want chronology, Reconnecting (2023) came out before LongStory 2 (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 Reconnecting and LongStory 2 similar?
- They overlap on Simulation, 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.
- Does Reconnecting run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Reconnecting is rated Deck Playable by Valve. LongStory 2 doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.