Choose Al Emmo and the Lost Dutchman's Mine
Choose Al Emmo and the Lost Dutchman's Mine if it matches what drew you to this matchup. Al Emmo and the Lost Dutchman's Mine launched in 2014.
Al Emmo and the Lost Dutchman's Mine vs The Beard in the Mirror
Al Emmo and the Lost Dutchman's Mine and The Beard in the Mirror 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. Al Emmo and the Lost Dutchman's Mine (2014) is 2 years older than The Beard in the Mirror (2016). The Beard in the Mirror scores higher on Steam reviews (94.7% positive) than Al Emmo and the Lost Dutchman's Mine (66.7% 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 The Beard in the Mirror
Choose The Beard in the Mirror if it matches what drew you to this matchup. The Beard in the Mirror launched in 2016.
Both Al Emmo and the Lost Dutchman's Mine and The Beard in the Mirror 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
 Al Emmo and the Lost Dutchman's Mine |  The Beard in the Mirror | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2014 | 2016 |
| Genres | Indie, Adventure | Indie, Adventure |
| Platforms | Windows, Linux | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 9.99 USD | 8.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 66.7% positive (24 reviews) | 94.7% positive (19 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Himalaya Studios | Oh, a Rock! Studios |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Adventure on Steam.
- Al Emmo and the Lost Dutchman's Mine (2014) is 2 years older than The Beard in the Mirror (2016).
- The Beard in the Mirror scores higher on Steam reviews (94.7% positive) than Al Emmo and the Lost Dutchman's Mine (66.7% positive).
- The Beard in the Mirror is currently ~10% cheaper on Steam than Al Emmo and the Lost Dutchman's Mine (8.99 USD vs. 9.99 USD).
Al Emmo and the Lost Dutchman's Mine vs The Beard in the Mirror — FAQ
- Should I play Al Emmo and the Lost Dutchman's Mine or The Beard in the Mirror first?
- If you want chronology, Al Emmo and the Lost Dutchman's Mine (2014) came out before The Beard in the Mirror (2016). 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 Al Emmo and the Lost Dutchman's Mine and The Beard in the Mirror 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.