Choose Oxenfree
Choose Oxenfree if it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. 6,745 Steam reviews back the pick.
Oxenfree vs The Heirloom
Oxenfree and The Heirloom 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. Oxenfree (2016) is 10 years older than The Heirloom (2026). Oxenfree is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; The Heirloom has no Deck rating yet. 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 Heirloom
Choose The Heirloom if you want the Adjustable Text Size, Subtitle Options, and Color Alternatives side of the pairing. On Steam, it's the newer release (2026) and ships with the modern feature baseline. The Heirloom launched in 2026.
Both Oxenfree and The Heirloom 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
 Oxenfree |  The Heirloom | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2016 | 2026 |
| Genres | Indie, Adventure | Indie, Adventure |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Unrated |
| Price | 9.99 USD | Price unknown |
| Steam reviews | 92% positive (6,745 reviews) | — |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Night School Studio | Babubi Games |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Adventure on Steam.
- Oxenfree (2016) is 10 years older than The Heirloom (2026).
- Oxenfree is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; The Heirloom has no Deck rating yet.
Oxenfree vs The Heirloom — FAQ
- Should I play Oxenfree or The Heirloom first?
- If you want chronology, Oxenfree (2016) came out before The Heirloom (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 Oxenfree and The Heirloom 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 Oxenfree run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Oxenfree is rated Deck Verified by Valve. The Heirloom doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.