Choose Gnome
Choose Gnome if it matches what drew you to this matchup. Gnome launched in 2023.
Gnome vs Lost Luminosity
Gnome and Lost Luminosity both land in Indie 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 are Indie games on Steam. Gnome (2023) is 2 years older than Lost Luminosity (2025). Lost Luminosity is currently ~50% cheaper on Steam than Gnome (3.99 USD vs. 7.99 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 Lost Luminosity
Choose Lost Luminosity if you want an Adventure experience. On Steam, it's currently about 50% cheaper on the Steam Store. Lost Luminosity launched in 2025.
Both Gnome and Lost Luminosity sit in Indie 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
 Gnome |  Lost Luminosity | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2023 | 2025 |
| Genres | Indie | Indie, Adventure |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Deck Playable |
| Price | 7.99 USD | 3.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 9 reviews | 83.9% positive (112 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | echomune | Ember Wing Games |
Side by side
- Both are Indie games on Steam.
- Gnome (2023) is 2 years older than Lost Luminosity (2025).
- Lost Luminosity is currently ~50% cheaper on Steam than Gnome (3.99 USD vs. 7.99 USD).
- Lost Luminosity is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; Gnome has no Deck rating yet.
Gnome vs Lost Luminosity — FAQ
- Should I play Gnome or Lost Luminosity first?
- If you want chronology, Gnome (2023) came out before Lost Luminosity (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 Gnome and Lost Luminosity similar?
- They overlap on Indie 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.