Choose Follow the meaning
Choose Follow the meaning if it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. Follow the meaning launched in 2024.
Follow the meaning vs Michael Test
Follow the meaning and Michael Test 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. Follow the meaning (2024) is 2 years older than Michael Test (2026). Follow the meaning is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Michael Test has no Deck rating yet. 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 Michael Test
Choose Michael Test if you want the Custom Volume Controls, Stereo Sound, and Playable without Timed Input side of the pairing. Michael Test launched in 2026.
Both Follow the meaning and Michael Test 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
 Follow the meaning |  Michael Test | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2024 | 2026 |
| Genres | Indie, Adventure | Indie, Adventure |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Unrated |
| Price | 4.99 USD | Price unknown |
| Steam reviews | 95.3% positive (385 reviews) | — |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | HiKing Mind Studio | Fancysquare |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Adventure on Steam.
- Follow the meaning (2024) is 2 years older than Michael Test (2026).
- Follow the meaning is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Michael Test has no Deck rating yet.
Follow the meaning vs Michael Test — FAQ
- Should I play Follow the meaning or Michael Test first?
- If you want chronology, Follow the meaning (2024) came out before Michael Test (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 Follow the meaning and Michael Test 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.
- Does Follow the meaning run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Follow the meaning is rated Deck Verified by Valve. Michael Test doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.