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Lost in Random: The Eternal Die vs Kernel Hearts

Lost in Random: The Eternal Die and Kernel Hearts both land in Action, RPG 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 Action, RPG on Steam. Lost in Random: The Eternal Die (2025) is 1 year older than Kernel Hearts (2026). Kernel Hearts has co-op; Lost in Random: The Eternal Die does not. 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 in Random: The Eternal Die

Choose Lost in Random: The Eternal Die if you want an Adventure game with Steam Leaderboards, Subtitle Options, and Save Anytime. On Steam, it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. Lost in Random: The Eternal Die launched in 2025.

Choose Kernel Hearts

Choose Kernel Hearts if you want an Indie game with Multi-player, Online Co-op, and Co-op. On Steam, it has co-op, so you can bring a friend. Kernel Hearts launched in 2026.

Both Lost in Random: The Eternal Die and Kernel Hearts sit in Action and RPG on Steam and both list Camera Comfort, Custom Volume Controls, and Adjustable Difficulty, 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

Lost in Random: The Eternal Die vs Kernel Hearts — Steam metadata comparison
Lost in Random: The Eternal Die — Steam game coverLost in Random: The Eternal DieKernel Hearts — Steam game coverKernel Hearts
Released20252026
GenresAction, Adventure, RPGAction, Indie, RPG
PlatformsWindowsWindows
Steam DeckDeck VerifiedUnrated
Price24.99 USDPrice unknown
Steam reviews89% positive (310 reviews)—
MultiplayerSingle-player onlyMulti-player, Online Co-op, Co-op
DevelopersStormteller GamesEphemera Games

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Lost in Random: The Eternal Die vs Kernel Hearts — FAQ

Should I play Lost in Random: The Eternal Die or Kernel Hearts first?
If you want chronology, Lost in Random: The Eternal Die (2025) came out before Kernel Hearts (2026). 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 Lost in Random: The Eternal Die and Kernel Hearts similar?
They overlap on Action, RPG 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 Lost in Random: The Eternal Die have multiplayer like Kernel Hearts?
No. Kernel Hearts supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op), while Lost in Random: The Eternal Die is listed as single-player only.
Does Lost in Random: The Eternal Die run on Steam Deck?
Yes — Lost in Random: The Eternal Die is rated Deck Verified by Valve. Kernel Hearts doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.
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