Choose Firewatch
Choose Firewatch if you want an Indie experience. On Steam, it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. 55,602 Steam reviews back the pick.
Firewatch vs The Immemorial Order
Firewatch and The Immemorial Order both land in 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 are Adventure games on Steam. Firewatch (2016) is 8 years older than The Immemorial Order (2024). The Immemorial Order scores higher on Steam reviews (100% positive) than Firewatch (89.2% 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 Immemorial Order
Choose The Immemorial Order if you want an Action experience. On Steam, it's currently about 75% cheaper on the Steam Store. The Immemorial Order launched in 2024.
Both Firewatch and The Immemorial Order sit in 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
 Firewatch |  The Immemorial Order | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2016 | 2024 |
| Genres | Indie, Adventure | Action, Adventure |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Unrated |
| Price | 19.99 USD | 4.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 89.2% positive (55,602 reviews) | 100% positive (10 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Campo Santo | Dan Gibson |
Side by side
- Both are Adventure games on Steam.
- Firewatch (2016) is 8 years older than The Immemorial Order (2024).
- The Immemorial Order scores higher on Steam reviews (100% positive) than Firewatch (89.2% positive).
- The Immemorial Order is currently ~75% cheaper on Steam than Firewatch (4.99 USD vs. 19.99 USD).
- Firewatch is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; The Immemorial Order has no Deck rating yet.
Firewatch vs The Immemorial Order — FAQ
- Should I play Firewatch or The Immemorial Order first?
- If you want chronology, Firewatch (2016) came out before The Immemorial Order (2024). 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 Firewatch and The Immemorial Order similar?
- They overlap on 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 Firewatch run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Firewatch is rated Deck Verified by Valve. The Immemorial Order doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.