Choose Kanon
Choose Kanon if you want a Casual experience. Kanon launched in 2024.
Kanon vs ToHeart
Kanon and ToHeart both land in Adventure, Simulation 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 on Steam. Kanon (2024) is 1 year older than ToHeart (2025). Kanon scores higher on Steam reviews (96.6% positive) than ToHeart (89.3% 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 ToHeart
Choose ToHeart if it's currently about 33% cheaper on the Steam Store. ToHeart launched in 2025.
Both Kanon and ToHeart sit in Adventure and Simulation 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
 Kanon |  ToHeart | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2024 | 2025 |
| Genres | Adventure, Simulation, Casual | Adventure, Simulation |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Deck Verified |
| Price | 29.99 USD | 19.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 96.6% positive (118 reviews) | 89.3% positive (75 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | VISUAL ARTS/Key | AQUAPLUS |
Side by side
- Both share Adventure, Simulation on Steam.
- Kanon (2024) is 1 year older than ToHeart (2025).
- Kanon scores higher on Steam reviews (96.6% positive) than ToHeart (89.3% positive).
- ToHeart is currently ~33% cheaper on Steam than Kanon (19.99 USD vs. 29.99 USD).
- Both are Deck Verified.
Kanon vs ToHeart — FAQ
- Should I play Kanon or ToHeart first?
- If you want chronology, Kanon (2024) came out before ToHeart (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 ToHeart similar?
- They overlap on Adventure, Simulation 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 ToHeart 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.