Choose The Beginner's Guide
Choose The Beginner's Guide if it matches what drew you to this matchup. 15,195 Steam reviews back the pick.
The Beginner's Guide vs halfmoon
The Beginner's Guide and halfmoon 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. The Beginner's Guide (2015) is 11 years older than halfmoon (2026). halfmoon scores higher on Steam reviews (91.9% positive) than The Beginner's Guide (88.3% 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 halfmoon
Choose halfmoon if you want the Playable without Timed Input side of the pairing. On Steam, it's currently about 85% cheaper on the Steam Store. halfmoon launched in 2026.
Both The Beginner's Guide and halfmoon 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
 The Beginner's Guide |  halfmoon | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2015 | 2026 |
| Genres | Indie, Adventure | Indie, Adventure |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Deck Playable |
| Price | 9.99 USD | 1.49 USD |
| Steam reviews | 88.3% positive (15,195 reviews) | 91.9% positive (99 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Everything Unlimited Ltd. | lvl374 |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Adventure on Steam.
- The Beginner's Guide (2015) is 11 years older than halfmoon (2026).
- halfmoon scores higher on Steam reviews (91.9% positive) than The Beginner's Guide (88.3% positive).
- halfmoon is currently ~85% cheaper on Steam than The Beginner's Guide (1.49 USD vs. 9.99 USD).
- Both are Deck Playable.
The Beginner's Guide vs halfmoon — FAQ
- Should I play The Beginner's Guide or halfmoon first?
- If you want chronology, The Beginner's Guide (2015) came out before halfmoon (2026). 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 The Beginner's Guide and halfmoon 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.