Choose ONE.
Choose ONE. if it's currently about 33% cheaper on the Steam Store. ONE. launched in 2023.
ONE. vs Kanon
ONE. and Kanon both land in Adventure, Simulation 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 Adventure, Simulation on Steam. ONE. (2023) is 1 year older than Kanon (2024). Kanon scores higher on Steam reviews (96.6% positive) than ONE. (83.3% 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 Kanon
Choose Kanon if you want a Casual experience. On Steam, it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. Kanon launched in 2024.
Both ONE. and Kanon sit in Adventure and Simulation 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
 ONE. |  Kanon | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2023 | 2024 |
| Genres | Adventure, Simulation | Adventure, Simulation, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Deck Verified |
| Price | 19.99 USD | 29.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 83.3% positive (72 reviews) | 96.6% positive (118 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | novamicus | VISUAL ARTS/Key |
Side by side
- Both share Adventure, Simulation on Steam.
- ONE. (2023) is 1 year older than Kanon (2024).
- Kanon scores higher on Steam reviews (96.6% positive) than ONE. (83.3% positive).
- ONE. is currently ~33% cheaper on Steam than Kanon (19.99 USD vs. 29.99 USD).
- Steam Deck: ONE. is Deck Playable, Kanon is Deck Verified.
ONE. vs Kanon — FAQ
- Should I play ONE. or Kanon first?
- If you want chronology, ONE. (2023) came out before Kanon (2024). 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 ONE. and Kanon similar?
- They overlap on Adventure, Simulation 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.