Choose The Simplest Game in the World
Choose The Simplest Game in the World if it matches what drew you to this matchup. The Simplest Game in the World launched in 2023.
The Simplest Game in the World vs The Memories That Shape Us
The Simplest Game in the World and The Memories That Shape Us both land in Indie, 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 Indie, Adventure, Simulation on Steam. The Simplest Game in the World (2023) is 2 years older than The Memories That Shape Us (2025). The Memories That Shape Us is currently ~33% cheaper on Steam than The Simplest Game in the World (1.99 USD vs. 2.99 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 The Memories That Shape Us
Choose The Memories That Shape Us if it's currently about 33% cheaper on the Steam Store. The Memories That Shape Us launched in 2025.
Both The Simplest Game in the World and The Memories That Shape Us sit in Indie, 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
 The Simplest Game in the World |  The Memories That Shape Us | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2023 | 2025 |
| Genres | Indie, Adventure, Simulation, Casual | Indie, Adventure, Simulation, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 2.99 USD | 1.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 3 reviews | 80% positive (10 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Ke Zhou, 刻舟 | Derek Larson |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Adventure, Simulation on Steam.
- The Simplest Game in the World (2023) is 2 years older than The Memories That Shape Us (2025).
- The Memories That Shape Us is currently ~33% cheaper on Steam than The Simplest Game in the World (1.99 USD vs. 2.99 USD).
The Simplest Game in the World vs The Memories That Shape Us — FAQ
- Should I play The Simplest Game in the World or The Memories That Shape Us first?
- If you want chronology, The Simplest Game in the World (2023) came out before The Memories That Shape Us (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 The Simplest Game in the World and The Memories That Shape Us similar?
- They overlap on Indie, 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.