Kanon vs HARMONIC REFLECTIONS
Kanon and HARMONIC REFLECTIONS 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 HARMONIC REFLECTIONS (2025). Kanon scores higher on Steam reviews (96.6% positive) than HARMONIC REFLECTIONS (75% positive). No login or purchase needed — scroll for the full table, the verdict FAQ, and links to ranked similar games for both titles.
Side-by-side comparison
 Kanon |  HARMONIC REFLECTIONS | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2024 | 2025 |
| Genres | Adventure, Simulation, Casual | Adventure, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Deck Playable |
| Price | 29.99 USD | 19.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 96.6% positive (118 reviews) | 75% positive (12 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | VISUAL ARTS/Key | Laplacian |
Side by side
- Both share Adventure, Casual on Steam.
- Kanon (2024) is 1 year older than HARMONIC REFLECTIONS (2025).
- Kanon scores higher on Steam reviews (96.6% positive) than HARMONIC REFLECTIONS (75% positive).
- HARMONIC REFLECTIONS is currently ~33% cheaper on Steam than Kanon (19.99 USD vs. 29.99 USD).
- Steam Deck: Kanon is Deck Verified, HARMONIC REFLECTIONS is Deck Playable.
Kanon vs HARMONIC REFLECTIONS — FAQ
- Should I play Kanon or HARMONIC REFLECTIONS first?
- If you want chronology, Kanon (2024) came out before HARMONIC REFLECTIONS (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 HARMONIC REFLECTIONS 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.