Choose Cloudy Valley
Choose Cloudy Valley if you want a Casual experience. On Steam, it's currently about 77% cheaper on the Steam Store. Cloudy Valley launched in 2024.
Cloudy Valley vs LOST EMBER: Rekindled Edition
Cloudy Valley and LOST EMBER: Rekindled Edition both land in Indie, 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 share Indie, Adventure on Steam. Cloudy Valley (2024) is 1 year older than LOST EMBER: Rekindled Edition (2025). LOST EMBER: Rekindled Edition scores higher on Steam reviews (79.3% positive) than Cloudy Valley (74.4% 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 LOST EMBER: Rekindled Edition
Choose LOST EMBER: Rekindled Edition if you want the HDR available, Camera Comfort, and Custom Volume Controls side of the pairing. On Steam, it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. LOST EMBER: Rekindled Edition launched in 2025.
Both Cloudy Valley and LOST EMBER: Rekindled Edition sit in Indie and 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
 Cloudy Valley |  LOST EMBER: Rekindled Edition | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2024 | 2025 |
| Genres | Indie, Adventure, Casual | Indie, Adventure |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Deck Verified |
| Price | 6.99 USD | 29.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 74.4% positive (39 reviews) | 79.3% positive (29 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Paltypus | Mooneye Studios |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Adventure on Steam.
- Cloudy Valley (2024) is 1 year older than LOST EMBER: Rekindled Edition (2025).
- LOST EMBER: Rekindled Edition scores higher on Steam reviews (79.3% positive) than Cloudy Valley (74.4% positive).
- Cloudy Valley is currently ~77% cheaper on Steam than LOST EMBER: Rekindled Edition (6.99 USD vs. 29.99 USD).
- Steam Deck: Cloudy Valley is Deck Playable, LOST EMBER: Rekindled Edition is Deck Verified.
Cloudy Valley vs LOST EMBER: Rekindled Edition — FAQ
- Should I play Cloudy Valley or LOST EMBER: Rekindled Edition first?
- If you want chronology, Cloudy Valley (2024) came out before LOST EMBER: Rekindled Edition (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 Cloudy Valley and LOST EMBER: Rekindled Edition similar?
- They overlap on Indie, 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.