Choose Liminal Border Part I
Choose Liminal Border Part I if it's currently about 50% cheaper on the Steam Store. Liminal Border Part I launched in 2023.
Liminal Border Part I vs Kanon
Liminal Border Part I and Kanon both land in Adventure 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 Adventure games on Steam. Liminal Border Part I (2023) is 1 year older than Kanon (2024). Kanon scores higher on Steam reviews (96.6% positive) than Liminal Border Part I (90.5% 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 Simulation and Casual experience. On Steam, it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. Kanon launched in 2024.
Both Liminal Border Part I and Kanon sit in Adventure 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
 Liminal Border Part I |  Kanon | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2023 | 2024 |
| Genres | Adventure | Adventure, Simulation, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Deck Verified |
| Price | 14.99 USD | 29.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 90.5% positive (21 reviews) | 96.6% positive (118 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Purple Software | VISUAL ARTS/Key |
Side by side
- Both are Adventure games on Steam.
- Liminal Border Part I (2023) is 1 year older than Kanon (2024).
- Kanon scores higher on Steam reviews (96.6% positive) than Liminal Border Part I (90.5% positive).
- Liminal Border Part I is currently ~50% cheaper on Steam than Kanon (14.99 USD vs. 29.99 USD).
- Steam Deck: Liminal Border Part I is Deck Playable, Kanon is Deck Verified.
Liminal Border Part I vs Kanon — FAQ
- Should I play Liminal Border Part I or Kanon first?
- If you want chronology, Liminal Border Part I (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 Liminal Border Part I and Kanon similar?
- They overlap on Adventure 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.