Choose Project Real
Choose Project Real if you want an Indie, Adventure, and Casual experience. Project Real launched in 2024.
Project Real vs Story of Leaves
Project Real and Story of Leaves both land in Simulation, 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 Simulation, RPG on Steam. Project Real (2024) is 2 years older than Story of Leaves (2026). 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 Story of Leaves
Choose Story of Leaves if you want the Custom Volume Controls and Stereo Sound side of the pairing. Story of Leaves launched in 2026.
Both Project Real and Story of Leaves sit in Simulation and RPG 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
 Project Real |  Story of Leaves | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2024 | 2026 |
| Genres | Indie, Adventure, Simulation, RPG, Casual | Simulation, RPG |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 5.99 USD | Price unknown |
| Steam reviews | 8 reviews | — |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | HKGamesStudio | Hollow Cat Studio |
Side by side
- Both share Simulation, RPG on Steam.
- Project Real (2024) is 2 years older than Story of Leaves (2026).
Project Real vs Story of Leaves — FAQ
- Should I play Project Real or Story of Leaves first?
- If you want chronology, Project Real (2024) came out before Story of Leaves (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 Project Real and Story of Leaves similar?
- They overlap on Simulation, 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.