Choose Journal
Choose Journal if it's currently about 23% cheaper on the Steam Store. Journal launched in 2014.
Journal vs Some Distant Memory
Journal and Some Distant Memory 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. Journal (2014) is 5 years older than Some Distant Memory (2019). Some Distant Memory scores higher on Steam reviews (93.2% positive) than Journal (81.1% 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 Some Distant Memory
Choose Some Distant Memory if you want a Casual experience. On Steam, it carries the stronger Steam consensus at 93.2% positive across 146 reviews.
Both Journal and Some Distant Memory 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
 Journal |  Some Distant Memory | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2014 | 2019 |
| Genres | Indie, Adventure | Indie, Adventure, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows, macOS |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 9.99 USD | 12.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 81.1% positive (238 reviews) | 93.2% positive (146 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Locked Door Puzzle | Galvanic Games |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Adventure on Steam.
- Journal (2014) is 5 years older than Some Distant Memory (2019).
- Some Distant Memory scores higher on Steam reviews (93.2% positive) than Journal (81.1% positive).
- Journal is currently ~23% cheaper on Steam than Some Distant Memory (9.99 USD vs. 12.99 USD).
Journal vs Some Distant Memory — FAQ
- Which is better, Journal or Some Distant Memory?
- On Steam reviews Some Distant Memory scores higher (93.2% positive) than Journal (81.1% positive). Both have enough reviews to trust the signal, so for players using reviews alone, Some Distant Memory is the safer pick. Genre fit still matters — check the side-by-side table for the categories each game lands in.
- Should I play Journal or Some Distant Memory first?
- If you want chronology, Journal (2014) came out before Some Distant Memory (2019). 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 Journal and Some Distant Memory 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.