Choose The Next World
Choose The Next World if it matches what drew you to this matchup. The Next World launched in 2016.
The Next World vs 时光枝的秋叶
The Next World and 时光枝的秋叶 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 Next World (2016) is 10 years older than 时光枝的秋叶 (2026). 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 时光枝的秋叶
Choose 时光枝的秋叶 if it's the newer release (2026) and ships with the modern feature baseline. 时光枝的秋叶 launched in 2026.
Both The Next World and 时光枝的秋叶 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 Next World |  时光枝的秋叶 | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2016 | 2026 |
| Genres | Indie, Adventure, Casual | Indie, Adventure, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 12.99 USD | Price unknown |
| Steam reviews | 69.4% positive (72 reviews) | — |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Illuminated Games | 星野修＆雕小满 |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Adventure, Casual on Steam.
- The Next World (2016) is 10 years older than 时光枝的秋叶 (2026).
The Next World vs 时光枝的秋叶 — FAQ
- Should I play The Next World or 时光枝的秋叶 first?
- If you want chronology, The Next World (2016) came out before 时光枝的秋叶 (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 Next World and 时光枝的秋叶 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.