Choose Kanon
Choose Kanon if you want a Simulation experience. Kanon launched in 2024.
Kanon vs Kono Aozora ni Yakusoku o Refine
Kanon and Kono Aozora ni Yakusoku o Refine both land in Adventure, 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, Casual on Steam. Kanon (2024) is 1 year older than Kono Aozora ni Yakusoku o Refine (2025). Kono Aozora ni Yakusoku o Refine is currently ~39% cheaper on Steam than Kanon (18.29 USD vs. 29.99 USD). 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 Kono Aozora ni Yakusoku o Refine
Choose Kono Aozora ni Yakusoku o Refine if it's currently about 39% cheaper on the Steam Store. Kono Aozora ni Yakusoku o Refine launched in 2025.
Both Kanon and Kono Aozora ni Yakusoku o Refine sit in Adventure and Casual 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 |  Kono Aozora ni Yakusoku o Refine | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2024 | 2025 |
| Genres | Adventure, Simulation, Casual | Adventure, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Deck Verified |
| Price | 29.99 USD | 18.29 USD |
| Steam reviews | 96.6% positive (118 reviews) | — |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | VISUAL ARTS/Key | GIGA, Entergram |
Side by side
- Both share Adventure, Casual on Steam.
- Kanon (2024) is 1 year older than Kono Aozora ni Yakusoku o Refine (2025).
- Kono Aozora ni Yakusoku o Refine is currently ~39% cheaper on Steam than Kanon (18.29 USD vs. 29.99 USD).
- Both are Deck Verified.
Kanon vs Kono Aozora ni Yakusoku o Refine — FAQ
- Should I play Kanon or Kono Aozora ni Yakusoku o Refine first?
- If you want chronology, Kanon (2024) came out before Kono Aozora ni Yakusoku o Refine (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 Kono Aozora ni Yakusoku o Refine similar?
- They overlap on Adventure, 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 Kono Aozora ni Yakusoku o Refine 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.