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AER Memories of Old vs Dogu the Adventurer

AER Memories of Old and Dogu the Adventurer 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. AER Memories of Old (2017) is 6 years older than Dogu the Adventurer (2023). Dogu the Adventurer scores higher on Steam reviews (92.3% positive) than AER Memories of Old (87.1% 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 AER Memories of Old

Choose AER Memories of Old if it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. 2,169 Steam reviews back the pick.

Choose Dogu the Adventurer

Choose Dogu the Adventurer if you want an Action experience. On Steam, it's currently about 73% cheaper on the Steam Store. Dogu the Adventurer launched in 2023.

Both AER Memories of Old and Dogu the Adventurer 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.

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AER Memories of Old vs Dogu the Adventurer — Steam metadata comparison
AER Memories of Old — Steam game coverAER Memories of OldDogu the Adventurer — Steam game coverDogu the Adventurer
Released20172023
GenresIndie, AdventureAction, Indie, Adventure
PlatformsWindows, macOS, LinuxWindows
Steam DeckDeck VerifiedUnrated
Price14.99 USD3.99 USD
Steam reviews87.1% positive (2,169 reviews)92.3% positive (13 reviews)
MultiplayerSingle-player onlySingle-player only
DevelopersForgotten KeyAshina Studios

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AER Memories of Old vs Dogu the Adventurer — FAQ

Should I play AER Memories of Old or Dogu the Adventurer first?
If you want chronology, AER Memories of Old (2017) came out before Dogu the Adventurer (2023). 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 AER Memories of Old and Dogu the Adventurer 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.
Does AER Memories of Old run on Steam Deck?
Yes — AER Memories of Old is rated Deck Verified by Valve. Dogu the Adventurer doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.
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