Choose Kanon
Choose Kanon if it matches what drew you to this matchup. Kanon launched in 2024.
Kanon vs AIR
Kanon and AIR both land in Adventure, Simulation, Casual 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 Adventure, Simulation, Casual on Steam. Kanon (2024) is 1 year older than AIR (2025). Both sit near 97% positive on Steam (Kanon: 118 reviews, AIR: 70). 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 AIR
Choose AIR if it matches what drew you to this matchup. AIR launched in 2025.
Both Kanon and AIR sit in Adventure, Simulation, and Casual on Steam, so either pick lands in the same broad neighborhood. Steam reviews are nearly tied (96.6% vs 97.1% positive), so genre fit is the cleanest tiebreaker — scroll the table for the feature-by-feature view.
Side-by-side comparison
 Kanon |  AIR | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2024 | 2025 |
| Genres | Adventure, Simulation, Casual | Adventure, Simulation, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Deck Verified |
| Price | 29.99 USD | 29.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 96.6% positive (118 reviews) | 97.1% positive (70 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | VISUAL ARTS/Key | VISUAL ARTS/Key |
Side by side
- Both share Adventure, Simulation, Casual on Steam.
- Kanon (2024) is 1 year older than AIR (2025).
- Both sit near 97% positive on Steam (Kanon: 118 reviews, AIR: 70).
- AIR is currently ~0% cheaper on Steam than Kanon (29.99 USD vs. 29.99 USD).
- Both are Deck Verified.
Kanon vs AIR — FAQ
- Should I play Kanon or AIR first?
- If you want chronology, Kanon (2024) came out before AIR (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 Kanon and AIR similar?
- They overlap on Adventure, Simulation, Casual 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.
- Do Kanon and AIR both run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — both are Steam Deck Verified, meaning Valve confirms they run with full controller support, legible text, and default settings out of the box.