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The Old Tree vs Isolomus

The Old Tree and Isolomus both land in Indie, 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 Indie, Adventure, Casual on Steam. The Old Tree (2015) is 5 years older than Isolomus (2020). Isolomus scores higher on Steam reviews (95.8% positive) than The Old Tree (89.5% 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 Old Tree

Choose The Old Tree if you want a Free To Play experience. On Steam, it's free to play, so the barrier to trying it is zero. 2,000 Steam reviews back the pick.

Choose Isolomus

Choose Isolomus if it carries the stronger Steam consensus at 95.8% positive across 216 reviews.

Both The Old Tree and Isolomus sit in Indie, 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

The Old Tree vs Isolomus — Steam metadata comparison
The Old Tree — Steam game coverThe Old TreeIsolomus — Steam game coverIsolomus
Released20152020
GenresIndie, Adventure, Free To Play, CasualIndie, Adventure, Casual
PlatformsWindows, macOSWindows, Linux
Steam DeckUnratedUnrated
PriceFree to play0.99 USD
Steam reviews89.5% positive (2,000 reviews)95.8% positive (216 reviews)
MultiplayerSingle-player onlySingle-player only
DevelopersRed Dwarf GamesMichael Rfdshir

Side by side

The Old Tree vs Isolomus — FAQ

Which is better, The Old Tree or Isolomus?
On Steam reviews Isolomus scores higher (95.8% positive) than The Old Tree (89.5% positive). Both have enough reviews to trust the signal, so for players using reviews alone, Isolomus is the safer pick. Genre fit still matters — check the side-by-side table for the categories each game lands in.
Should I play The Old Tree or Isolomus first?
If you want chronology, The Old Tree (2015) came out before Isolomus (2020). 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 Old Tree and Isolomus similar?
They overlap on Indie, 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.
Is The Old Tree free?
Yes — The Old Tree is a free-to-play Steam title. Isolomus is paid (0.99 USD).
The Old Tree vs Isolomus — Verdict (2026) · imho.run